Low-income families struggled to pay energy bills in 2020

Low-income families, Black and Hispanic households, and people with children, have been especially vulnerable to energy insecurity in the COVID pandemic.

Mary Keck-Indiana • futurity
Jan. 22, 2021 ~5 min

Delinquent electric bills from the pandemic are coming due – who will pay them?

Many Americans have been unable to pay their electric bills during the COVID-19 pandemic, racking up billions of dollars in delinquent bills. Where will the money come from?

Theodore J. Kury, Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida • conversation
Nov. 6, 2020 ~9 min


Utility shut-offs, evictions more likely for households of color

Disconnected utilities, evictions, and debt are disproportionately affecting households of color during the pandemic, a survey finds.

Mary Keck-Indiana • futurity
Sept. 29, 2020 ~5 min

Device is like a router for solar homes in blackouts

A new device for blackouts improves energy delivery between home solar-power systems and the electrical grid, report researchers.

Vandana Suresh-Texas A&M • futurity
July 27, 2020 ~7 min

Climate change could lead to blackouts in major U.S. cities in 10 years

Climate change could push Chicago to generate 12% more electricity per person monthly in the summer. If cities don't prep for that, blackouts will happen.

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
March 6, 2020 ~6 min

Your home’s water quality can vary from room-to-room

Water quality can differ in each room of your house. It can also change with the seasons, researchers report.

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
Feb. 20, 2020 ~6 min

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