Puget Sound Energy and Seattle City Light have already announced increases for this winter and current freezing temperatures are compounding the problem for many in our area. As the temperature dips outside, the decision to turn on the heat can be complicated. “It’s something that you definitely have to think about, heat, food or whatever you need,” said Ryan Carroll, who knows what it’s like to be cold. He was homeless for years. "Because that's something you never want to experience again is being cold, especially like that is now, it's horrible," said Carroll. “Basically, the main thing we hear from them is I’m cold or I’m out of oil or I just got a shutoff notice. Normally, it’s one of those three,” said Michael Nomura who is the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program Coordinator at Byrd Barr Place. Byrd Barr Place offers multiple services including a low-income home energy assistance program. Nomura says they normally fix utility issues within 24 hours. READ THE FULL STORY HERE: https://www.king5.com/article/money/economy/washingtonians-face-rising-utility-prices/281-f0bb920d-9761-4203-99c1-91b9384f1132