Utilities Are Shutting Off Power to a Growing Number of Households - WhoWhatWhy While some states ban shutoffs during winter, summer outages are on the rise.

As climate change drives more extreme heat, US utilities are cutting power to more households — most during last year’s record-breaking summer, a recent report finds. Akielly Hu reports for @gristnews.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #utilityshutoffs #powergrid

Minnesota lawmakers propose year-round energy assistance to reduce utility shutoffs Legislation aims to address high energy costs and utility disconnections affecting rural households.

Minnesota lawmakers are tackling a rising energy affordability crisis that has left over 91,000 households facing utility shutoffs and struggling to make ends meet.

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