Calgarians expected to dig deeper into their pockets during deep freeze conditions

A decrease in temperatures is likely leading to an increase in utility and heating bills as Calgarians crank up their thermostats in preparation for another cold snap. Energy analysts say those using a natural gas-powered furnace won’t see their rates fall like they did to past lows seen in recent years and some consumers could see their bills spike higher. The most vulnerable are consumers who are not on fixed rate contracts, who will see their energy rates rise as consumption rises. &ldq