Temperatures are in the 70’s this week which means it is likely that consumption of natural gas in the area is reduced for those who use it to power furnaces. But many customers of Charlottesville Utilities are seeing higher bills than usual due to a cold winter.
“This extreme weather and subsequent increase in gas usage is an opportunity to remind Utilities customers of the various financial assistance programs available to help them stay on top of their utility bill and can highlight the importance of a properly weatherized home,” reads an information release sent out on February 25, 2026.
Here are some of resources to plan ahead for next winter:…