Home Heating Information 

High Heating Costs Getting You Down?

Most homes in Michigan are heated with natural gas and natural gas prices have risen substantially over the last few years. As a result, the cost of keeping warm has gone up -- Washtenaw County residents are paying 60% more this winter to heat their homes than last year. On this page you'll find links to information that can help you get a handle on your heating bills. For more information, you might also want to check out the Ann Arbor News Special Reports on Heating Costs.

Gas Saved = $$$ Earned

A good place to start saving is at the thermostat. For every degree you turn it down, you can expect to save 1 to 3 percent on your bill. And these days, that's good money!

For more tips on using less energy, check out these links:

• Keeping the Heat In (Energy Tips from Ann Arbor News)
• Do-It-Yourself Home Energy Audits (US Dept. of Energy)
• Managing Energy Costs (DTE Energy)
• Be Winter Wise (State of Michigan)
• More Energy Efficiency Resources

Get Help Paying Your Bills

• DTE Energy / MichCon Payment Assistance Information
• Home Heating Help (State of Michigan information)
• Michigan Home Heating Credit