Governor Kelly today declared a State of Disaster Emergency due to the wind chill warnings, which is causing stress on utility and natural gas companies. The declaration authorizes the use of state resources and personnel to assist with response and recovery efforts in affected counties. Because of the sub-zero temperatures , increased energy and natural gas demand is causing constraints. Utilities are currently experiencing wholesale natural gas prices from 10 to 100 times higher than normal. Those costs will effect consumers, and increase monthly gas and electric bills.
Source: Country 101.3 KFDI
