"Phoenix Residents Brace for Skyrocketing Electric Bills Amid Record-Breaking Heatwave"

Phoenix residents are rationing their air conditioning usage due to fears of high electricity bills as record-breaking heat turns homes into "air fryers." With temperatures consistently above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius), some residents are cutting back on AC, trying to bear the heat, while others are implementing strategies to keep their utility bills down during the most expensive hours. The heatwave has led to a spike in heat-related illnesses, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those on limited incomes who are making dangerous tradeoffs to save money. The Salvation Army has set up cooling stations to provide relief for those who cannot afford adequate air conditioning.