Stories tagged with "heating bills"

$132M buys a lot of warmth by Dan Mcfeely

Stimulus funds to let state weatherize more low-income Hoosiers’ homes Ernest Williams is happy to say goodbye to an “old dinosaur” of a furnace and the cause of... – Oct 07, 2009 at 9:05 AM in News
Winter heating bills may be 20-to-35% lower by Dan Mcfeely

Hoosiers who heat their homes with natural gas are getting some good news today from Indiana gas companies — they are predicting a big drop in monthly home heating bills for... – Oct 06, 2009 at 12:36 PM in News
She can figure it out without a big brother's help by indystar

As a girl I often thought it would be nice to have a big brother to watch over me. Now, decades later, it seems my childhood wish has come true. And I’m having second... – Sep 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor
My View: Hoosiers left out in cold by heating program cuts by indystar

The question was asked at a recent public meeting: Why was a heating assistance program that helped more than 50,000 households last winter allowed to expire? Indiana’s three... – Aug 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor
Hoosiers may find it harder to pay for heat by Nicole Blake

With autumn around the corner, heating assistance is in jeopardy Thousands of Hoosiers already struggling to make ends meet may find less money available to help them pay their... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:50 AM in Marion County
Landlords losing money -- and hope by Jeff Swiatek

Many renters opting to live outside Center Township The small, aluminum-sided home on Indianapolis’ Near Eastside once brought a steady flow of rental income that helped John... – Mar 10, 2009 at 9:56 AM in Marion County
Americans reach for small luxuries amid sour economy by USA Today

SAN FRANCISCO — As it does for many these days, life feels a bit on the bleak side for Leanne Falise. Soaring heating bills have managed to pick off what luxuries she and her... – Feb 23, 2009 at 9:45 PM in Entertainment
$620,000 starts winter heating drive by Kevin Oneal

The Indianapolis fund-raising drive to help people who need assistance paying winter heating bills got a jump start today with $620,000 in contributions from seven area... – Jan 08, 2009 at 4:47 PM in News
Vectren offers aid for overdue heating bills by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Vectren Energy will restore residential service to some customers who pay at least 50 percent of their delinquent heating bills by Dec. 22.The balance... – Dec 09, 2008 at 11:31 AM in News
Heating bills to drop for budget customers by indystar

Many Indiana natural gas customers will see a drop in their next heating bills.Vectren announced today that its 120,000 budget-plan customers would see lower bills, while... – Dec 01, 2008 at 11:31 AM in Business
For online shoppers, it's Cyber Monday by indystar

With deep discounts and door-buster sales that lasted for days instead of hours, retailers tried hard to make tightfisted consumers open their wallets over the weekend -- and... – Dec 01, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Business
Natural gas firms warning of high bills by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Natural gas utility companies are stepping up efforts to warn customers about higher heating bills this winter and help them find ways to cut costs.Vectren Corp.... – Oct 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM in Communities
State to get nearly $13 million more for heat aid by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana will receive $12.8 million in federal funds to help low-income families with their heating bills this winter in addition to $103.7 million already... – Oct 16, 2008 at 8:00 PM in Communities