Energy Costs Rise as Home Use Drops 17 Percent
The Energy Department reports 17 percent drop in home energy use from 1978 to 1980 as insulation and lower thermostat settings cut consumption, while annual bills rose 27 percent from 724 to 917 dollars. Fuel oil prices surged 105 percent, natural gas 45 percent, and electricity 35 percent, boosting heat from wood to meet demand.
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