‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer

EnergyNews newsroom brief · 3h ago · 1 min read · via theguardian.com

Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data showsA record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were d

Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data showsA record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were d This story matters for Climate & Energy readers tracking energy. Reported by theguardian.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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