"Brace for Soaring AC Costs Amid Record Summer Heat"
TL;DR
U.S. electricity bills are expected to rise by 7.9% this summer due to record-breaking heat, with low-income families being the hardest hit. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA) and the Center for Energy Poverty and Climate (CEPC) report that average bills will increase from $661 to $719 from June through September. Factors include higher fuel prices, maintenance costs, and extreme weather. Reduced federal aid and lack of summer shut-off protections exacerbate the issue for vulnerable populations.
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