Twin Cities Number 2 On Dubious List Of Distinction

According to an article in Forbes magazine, Minneapolis / St Paul are expected to be the 2nd most expensive major cities in America when it comes to heating homes this winter. Only Boston ranks ahead of Minneapolis in the survey of 20 major cities.

Based on projected weather patterns and forecasts, Twin Cities residents are expected to use the most energy in any city measured to heat their homes during the winter. Fortunately, most Twin Citians use natural gas to heat homes (82%) which will keep heating costs low. Still, Forbes anticipates an average monthly heating cost: $1,643 (which is a good reason to sign up for budget helper programs).

Forbes’ figures are based on how much an average family of four with a 2,100 square foot house would spend each month to heat its home. Energy demand figures came from 10 years of National Weather Service data on what are called “heating degree days”. The index measures daily temperature and power demand and points to how much colder the outside temperature is than a room temperature of 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Courtesy Forbes magazine.