America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave
- Written by Sanya Carley, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning, University of Pennsylvania
When homes lose power, they lose cooling, too.Edmund Lowe Photography/Moment via Getty ImagesCoast to coast, millions of Americans are experiencing sweltering temperatures this summer, with seemingly little relief in sight. For people who struggle to access or afford air conditioning, the rising need for cooling is a growing crisis.
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