When record-setting cold temperatures hit the midwest, most of us stay indoors and look for ways to stay warm. This can mean you may see higher-than-normal electric bills the following month, which begs the question: “Why does my bill go up when it’s cold outside?” Simply put, the colder it is outside, the harder your heating system works to keep your home comfortable and heating & cooling is about 50% of our electric bill. In recent years, extended cold snaps and polar vorte