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US utilities shut off electricity to 173,598 households in July
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Utilities in 10 US states disconnected 173598 households from electricity in July.
Utilities in 10 US states disconnected 173,598 households from electricity in July as record heat and rising energy costs increased pressure on households. The article says the number was 28% higher than in July 2024.
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- National Energy Assistance Directors Association
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
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- 173,598households
Utilities in 10 US states disconnected 173598 households from electricity in July.
“173,598 households were shut off from their electric supply by utilities across 10 states”
- 28%
Electricity disconnections across the 10 states were 28% higher than in July 2024.
“the rate of electricity disconnections surging 28% compared to July 2024”
July was the hottest month ever recorded in the United States.
“In July, the hottest month ever recorded in the US”