I tried to cap the electric bill with the averaged plan and it has been true to the same amount for about two years now, so have been fortunate. The gas bill on the other hand, signed up for the averaged plan too, but those rates per gallon keep going up. I cannot turn the heat below 55, despite 62-64 preferred, mostly too afraid of the pipes freezing when it is -20 but also just cannot function otherwise. I have used more wood this year to supplement it but still does not seem to be enough. I cannot keep this chilled feeling out of my bones. I am so ready for spring; I think the first day is Mar 20th this year. We still have 5 feet of snow on the ground so spring actually may be a little later this year for us. Praying not. I just wish they had told when I moved here, that yes, there were four seasons, which was excited about; they forgot to mention winter was the longest.