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Energy bills no longer catch Connecticut residents off guard. Thanks to Home Comfort Practice's Innovative Tool
Fremont, CA: The energy and utilities business had a turbulent year in 2021. Several high-profile ransomware assaults hit multiple utilities, raising severe concerns about critical infrastructure protection that drew the attention of government politicians. Simultaneously, the sector had to deal with worries about grid dependability while responding to increasing demands for renewable energy sources.
Energy providers have always needed to be flexible and imaginative to stay competitive, and they've relied on technology can assist balance market dynamics while lowering prices.
Home Comfort Practice (HCP), a Stratford, Connecticut-based home energy efficiency firm and Energize CT partner, has released a new online tool that gives up-to-date utility bill forecasts for virtually every Connecticut family. Furthermore, the interactive tool allows individuals to search city-level resources for emergency energy help and access free/low-cost energy efficiency solutions financed by the state.
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COVID19 caused considerable changes in fuel prices this winter, resulting in a stunning rise in heating expenditures. As a result, residents in need of aid contacted HCP in record numbers. "Inflation is causing the costs of heating fuel, electricity, gasoline, and groceries to increase, so households are being forced to make difficult choices while struggling to keep their families warm. We haven't seen anything like this before," said Lorenzo Wyatt, owner of HCP.
Compelled to action, HCP created a tool to assist homeowners in forecasting energy expenses and locating local assistance as they navigate an already difficult year. The goal was to empower homes in three ways: 1) make it easier for those who are behind on their energy bills to seek emergency help, 2) prevent costs from spinning out of control via energy efficiency solutions, and 3) foresee utility bill increases, so they aren't caught off guard. Thanks to HCP's new visual interface, these three skills are now at the residents' fingertips.
Users may look for utility bill projections by city. Estimates are based on pricing and usage statistics from the United States Energy Information Administration and the United States Census Bureau. Integrating energy bill data from partners like Operation Fuel further into underlying statistical models might enhance estimates.
