As temperatures plunge across the Delaware Valley, many families are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Some Delaware County residents said the bitter cold is forcing them to make tough decisions. PECO customer Karin Spiegler from Morton said she uses electric heat and is hesitant to turn up the thermostat because of rising costs.
“Usually, I just pay my bill and move on, but lately it’s been ‘How much can I afford to pay this month?'” Spiegler said. “I’m anxious about the bill.”…