PolicyTuesday, September 29, 2026The Guardian
‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer
A recent report indicates that utility shutoffs increased by 28% in 10 states during July 2026, which is marked as the hottest month on record in the US. This situation underscores the urgent need for policy solutions to protect vulnerable households from disconnections during extreme heat events amidst rising energy costs.
