Utility Bills Are Likely to Be Higher This Summer. Here’s What You Can Do.

As temperatures rise this summer, the cost to cool your home is expected to increase as well. Taking some steps now can help manage the bills.The average seasonal cost for electricity, covering June through September, is projected to be 8.5 percent higher this year, rising to $778, according to a forecast from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. The group helps states secure federal funds to…