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Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared to July 2024, data showsA record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were disconnected from their electricity supply, even as dangerous heat baked their…
Published September 29, 2026 · Category: News
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Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared to July 2024, data shows
A record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were disconnected from their electricity supply, even as dangerous heat baked their communities.
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In July, the hottest month ever recorded in the US, 173,598 households were shut off from their electric supply by utilities across 10 states, figures provided to the Guardian show. This snapshot of American life points to a worsening problem, with the rate of electricity disconnections surging 28% compared to July 2024.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared to July 2024, data showsA record hot summer collided unhappily with rising energy costs for households across the US that struggled to the point where many were disconnected from their electricity supply, even as dangerous heat baked their communities.In July, the hottest month ever recorded in the US, 173,598 households were shut off from their electric supply by utilities across
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