Residents of a housing association on Meeliku Street in Estonia are facing significantly higher district heating bills this January, nearly 50% more compared to last December and January of the previous year.
Residents in the Meeliku Street housing association in Estonia have been informed that their district heating bills will be markedly higher this January, with charges expected to be around 50% greater than those recorded in December and the previous January. This escalation in costs comes as winter temperatures have dropped significantly, forcing residents to consume more heating resources to maintain comfort in their homes.
Alex Roost, a member of the housing association board, indicated that last month, the heating bill for three buildings totaled 16,000 euros, while this month it is set to exceed 25,000 euros. The dramatic increase in heating costs is corroborated by major district heating companies Gren and Utilitas, which attribute the hike to notably colder winter conditions that have led to increased heating consumption among residential users.
Gren's business director Margo Külaots emphasized that the average temperature for January this year was significantly lower than the ten-year average, which has resulted in a surge of approximately 50% in heating sales volumes. This situation may raise concerns for residents struggling to adapt to the rising energy costs during an already stark winter season, highlighting broader issues surrounding energy pricing and sustainability in Estonia.
