A spokesperson for the Michigan Propane Gas Association says help is available for U.P. residents heating bills.
Joe Ross says the Association has a listing for U.P. residents to find heating assistance....
"....for U.P. listeners, you can go to heatingmyhome.org and we have listings for the whole state. You just click on the map and you will find most of the energy options...."
Ross says a good idea is to call an expert to check your furnace to make sure it's in good shape and efficient. Ross says like other forms of fuels, the supply of propane is adequate and the price is lower than other years. Ross says there have been instances when people used things like charcoal burners to heat homes, with potentially deadly results due to carbon monoxide. He says because people have not planned ahead, some people make illegal adjustments to their propane tanks that risks property damage, bodily injury or death. Ross says you can work something out with most providers....
"....you can often times work out a plan, there's amazing plans out there, where you can pay a little bit each month, so you can budget a little bit easier. There's payment plans out there for most folks who sell fuel...."
Ross says help paying bills is also available. He says go to heatingmyhome.org to find out where fuel assistance is available in the Upper Peninsula.
