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America's power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave

  • Written by Sanya Carley, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning, University of Pennsylvania
America's power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat waveLow-income residents are among those most likely to lose cooling in their homes because they can't pay their bills.Solidcolours/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Millions of Americans have already been sweltering through heat waves this summer, and forecasters warn of hot months ahead. July 3 and 4, 2023, were two of the hottest days, and possibly the...

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