Warmer winter produces lower gas prices for Baltimore

With a mild winter so far, local residents can expect to save money on heating costs.

Citing current usage and price rates, Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. spokeswoman Linda Foy told The Examiner that a homeowner who paid $200 during this same billing period last year can expect a much lower payment of around $110 this season. Currently, home heating is set at around $.86 per therm, the unit of measure on a gas bill, a substantial difference of $1.26 per therm in 2005.