Utility Providers Describe Power Shutoffs As Last Resort
A first-of-its-kind nationwide tally from the US Energy Information Administration details how many times power companies shut off service to customers for non-payment. Local reactions to the findings are currently being assessed. The tally provides a comprehensive look at utility service interruptions due to non-payment. The US Energy Information Administration issued a report finding power providers nationwide have implemented shutoffs under a law passed in 2023. The Center for Biological Diversity pushed for this law following household struggles to pay bills during the COVID pandemic. Jean Sue of the Center for Biological Diversity stated the findings reflect a national energy affordability crisis. The report notes that electricity disconnections force families to make difficult household decisions.
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“This morning WTOP's Michelle Bash has some details for us of a first of its kind nationwide tally and local reaction. The report from the US Energy Information Administration and finds power providers in the world.”
“This morning WTOP's Michelle Bash has some details for us of a first of its kind nationwide tally and local reaction.”
“How many times do power companies shut off the juice to customers who have not paid their bills? This morning WTOP's Michelle Bash has some details for us of a first of its kind nationwide tally and local reaction.”
“The US Energy Information Administration and finds power providers in the world. issued under a law passed in 2023. An environmental group called the Center for Biological Diversity pushed for the law”
“The center's Jean Sue says the findings reflect the nation's energy affordability crisis. If a family gets an electricity disconnection, it means they are really making super tough household decisions.”
“PEPCO says in 2024 it provided about $39 million in energy assistance to its customers.”
“both PEPCO and Dominion Energy provided statements describing shutoffs as a last resort. PEPCO said it always makes multiple attempts to reach customers and offer extended payment timelines”
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