Though utility gas and electricity rates have stayed somewhat stable, that may be about to change due to high tariffs, since the U.S. does import oil, gas and even electricity from Canada and Mexico.

70,000 TO MAKE PAYMENTS THIS YEAR, AND APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR FAMILIES WHO NEED ENERGY ASSISTANCE. IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ALSO KNOWN AS LIHEAP, IS ...