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Ever-higher electric bills and even hotter temperatures leave Americans in a "double squeeze" paying more for power and needing more of it to stay cool.
Falling behind on utility bills can be deadly.
23 states now ban electricity shutoffs during high heat.
#energysky
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Falling behind on utility bills can be deadly.
23 states now ban electricity shutoffs during high heat.
#energysky
san.com/cc/as-electr...
As electric bills rise, more states ban disconnections in dangerous weather
A growing number of states are passing laws that prevent utility companies from disconnecting customers during extreme heat.
san.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ever-higher electric bills and even hotter temperatures leave Americans in a "double squeeze" paying more for power and needing more of it to stay cool.
Falling behind on utility bills can be deadly.
23 states now ban electricity shutoffs during high heat.
#energysky
san.com/cc/as-electr...
Falling behind on utility bills can be deadly.
23 states now ban electricity shutoffs during high heat.
#energysky
san.com/cc/as-electr...
New book on those who live on the frontlines of the energy transition, and why it is imperative that we center humans and communities as we plan for a decarbonized future! With David Konisky. Release date: Oct 13. Pre-order now: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... (code POWER2025 for 30% off)
September 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
New book on those who live on the frontlines of the energy transition, and why it is imperative that we center humans and communities as we plan for a decarbonized future! With David Konisky. Release date: Oct 13. Pre-order now: press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo... (code POWER2025 for 30% off)
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The Solar for All program is a multi-billion dollar federal investment to help lower electricity costs & cut US energy poverty. The Trump Administration ended it. @carleysanya.bsky.social & I talked with @juliaradio.bsky.social & @jeffbradynews.bsky.social about it: www.npr.org/2025/08/08/n... 🔌 💡
EPA plans to end a program that makes solar power available to low-income Americans
The Trump administration plans to end a $7 billion Biden-era program that helps low-income households get solar power.
www.npr.org
August 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Solar for All program is a multi-billion dollar federal investment to help lower electricity costs & cut US energy poverty. The Trump Administration ended it. @carleysanya.bsky.social & I talked with @juliaradio.bsky.social & @jeffbradynews.bsky.social about it: www.npr.org/2025/08/08/n... 🔌 💡
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Most states prohibit utilities from turning off power during winter months, few have such protections in the summer--putting millions at risk during heat waves. Climate One digs into this problem with Jean Su @biologicaldiversity.org, @carleysanya.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Most states prohibit utilities from turning off power during winter months, few have such protections in the summer--putting millions at risk during heat waves. Climate One digs into this problem with Jean Su @biologicaldiversity.org, @carleysanya.bsky.social
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Extreme heat is a growing public health crisis, yet millions face utility shut-offs and lack access to essential cooling.
Read more about how we can modernize energy policies to address this issue from Faculty Director @carleysanya.bsky.social and David Konisky. @energyjustlab.bsky.social
Read more about how we can modernize energy policies to address this issue from Faculty Director @carleysanya.bsky.social and David Konisky. @energyjustlab.bsky.social
It is time to modernize energy insecurity policies to account for extreme heat
The increasing incidence of extreme heat events compromises the well-being of households who are energy insecure. To help households avoid catastrophi…
www.sciencedirect.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Extreme heat is a growing public health crisis, yet millions face utility shut-offs and lack access to essential cooling.
Read more about how we can modernize energy policies to address this issue from Faculty Director @carleysanya.bsky.social and David Konisky. @energyjustlab.bsky.social
Read more about how we can modernize energy policies to address this issue from Faculty Director @carleysanya.bsky.social and David Konisky. @energyjustlab.bsky.social
Sharing our new article in Nature Energy on the role of residential solar in decreasing the incidence of energy insecurity. We find that HHs with solar are better able to pay their bills and keep their homes at comfortable temps, and less likely to forgo other necessities. rdcu.be/ecgId
The effect of residential solar on energy insecurity among low- to moderate-income households
Nature Energy - Energy insecurity is a major concern in the USA, but rooftop solar may be an effective tool for reducing this insecurity of vulnerable households. New research finds that rooftop...
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March 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Sharing our new article in Nature Energy on the role of residential solar in decreasing the incidence of energy insecurity. We find that HHs with solar are better able to pay their bills and keep their homes at comfortable temps, and less likely to forgo other necessities. rdcu.be/ecgId
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📚 REPORT: Innovating Future Power Systems: From Vision to Action, featuring Faculty Director @carleysanya.bsky.social as contributing author!
Explore how to unlock innovation, modernize power systems, and drive a cleaner, more reliable, and consumer-driven energy future. www.aei.org/research-pro...
Explore how to unlock innovation, modernize power systems, and drive a cleaner, more reliable, and consumer-driven energy future. www.aei.org/research-pro...
www.aei.org
February 21, 2025 at 8:09 PM
📚 REPORT: Innovating Future Power Systems: From Vision to Action, featuring Faculty Director @carleysanya.bsky.social as contributing author!
Explore how to unlock innovation, modernize power systems, and drive a cleaner, more reliable, and consumer-driven energy future. www.aei.org/research-pro...
Explore how to unlock innovation, modernize power systems, and drive a cleaner, more reliable, and consumer-driven energy future. www.aei.org/research-pro...
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Check out our infographic all about cold weather and associated utility disconnection protections! Do you live in one of the nine states without protections?
Link to infographic here: acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?...
Link to infographic here: acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?...
December 10, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Check out our infographic all about cold weather and associated utility disconnection protections! Do you live in one of the nine states without protections?
Link to infographic here: acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?...
Link to infographic here: acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?...
Who is disconnected most often? How does a changing climate affect this incidence? Do some types of utilities have higher disconnection rates?
Check out our article in Nature Comms: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
and a blog post summarizing the article: kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/b...
Check out our article in Nature Comms: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
and a blog post summarizing the article: kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/b...
A Data-Driven Look at Utility Disconnections - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy
Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania
kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu
November 26, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Who is disconnected most often? How does a changing climate affect this incidence? Do some types of utilities have higher disconnection rates?
Check out our article in Nature Comms: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
and a blog post summarizing the article: kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/b...
Check out our article in Nature Comms: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
and a blog post summarizing the article: kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/commentary/b...
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📰 In the @inquirer.com, Kleinman Center Faculty Director Sanya Carley writes about how stripping agencies of power may be the greatest source of impact of Trump’s energy and climate agenda.
Decoding Trump’s climate priorities — or lack thereof | Opinion
Stripping agencies of power may be the greatest source of impact of Trump’s energy and climate agenda.
www.inquirer.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:46 PM
📰 In the @inquirer.com, Kleinman Center Faculty Director Sanya Carley writes about how stripping agencies of power may be the greatest source of impact of Trump’s energy and climate agenda.
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PODCAST: Jacqui Patterson, the recipient of the 2024 #CarnotPrize, discusses advocacy for communities of color in climate and energy policy.
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app:
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app:
Empowering Communities for Climate and Energy Justice - Kleinman Center for Energy Policy
Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania
kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu
November 19, 2024 at 6:52 PM
PODCAST: Jacqui Patterson, the recipient of the 2024 #CarnotPrize, discusses advocacy for communities of color in climate and energy policy.
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app:
🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast app: