“We have all electric utilities, but our unit isn't that efficient. So I am concerned about how much it's going to set us back. It's the same problem in a different way.”

— Abbey East, medical assistant, Lawrence

“Yeah, but that's because I bought a house that's too big, old and poorly insulated. So it's my own fault.”

— Jeremy Burd, psychiatrist, Kansas City, Mo.

“I'm not concerned, but I realize that it's going to go up. I might have to burn more wood this year, but that's one of the reasons I'm not that concerned.”

— Kristine Bailey, store owner, Lawrence

“I'm concerned every year. It's the same situation as gasoline prices; the price of natural gas just seems to be rising continually.”

— David Stunkel, account manager, Lawrence