The U.S. is bracing for an intensely hot summer, leading to financial strain for millions as energy prices soar. Nearly 25% of Americans can't pay their energy bills fully, with many resorting to unsafe home temperature levels. By 2025, rising energy concerns are expected to escalate further. Despite President Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency in 2025, cuts to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program threaten essential support. This stark contradiction has severe implications for low-income households already struggling with energy insecurity.
Millions of U.S. households are facing challenges with rising energy costs, leading to unsafe living conditions as they struggle to pay for essential services.
Secretary of Energy Christopher Wright is focused on reducing utility disconnections but faces challenges as the 2026 budget proposal eliminates funding for essential assistance programs.
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