However, CPS is stepping up existing programs that help homeowners and small-business owners keep their facilities energy efficient. Association officials say they are encouraged that CPS is making a good faith effort to work with its customers to help find solutions for coping with the spiraling prices. In some cases, gas bills have risen as much as 250 percent. John Likovich, president and chief executive officer of Sterling Foods Inc., agrees with the manufacturers association. He says the factory's gas bill went up more than 50 percent in a month's time period.
Sterling makes snack foods and bakery products and uses a massive amount of heat during production.
So far it's been short term. But if it stays like this, we'll have to buy more efficient ovens. We use a lot of natural gas here. Earliest info on new businesses, homeowners Sales Prospecting Center Real info, real opportunities. HireSanAntonio Fill an opening, find a job Internet Directory Local businesses on the web Legal Center Hundreds of business legal tools Office Products Special deals on equipment, supplies.