Wisconsin home heating costs likely to increase 17% this winter

Homeowners and renters nationwide are expected to see an over 17% increase in their heat bill this winter compared to last. The increase is largely because of a spike in natural gas prices. A spokesperson for WEC Energy Group, which serves more than 4.6 million customers across the Midwest, said the typical Wisconsin customer will likely pay around $20 to $30 more per month this winter season.