People having their power shut off for non-payment is nothing new, but, now it’s called energy insecurity in an attempt to make it an “inequality” issue where the federal government steps in
Millions of Americans could soon have their power shut off — here’s who’s to blame
Imagine being cooped up inside during one of the hottest days on record, unable to afford air conditioning. Now, pull the plug on your household power supply, preventing you from enjoying even a cool drink.
That’s a possibility for millions of people who struggle to pay utility bills or live in a state where the power can be shut off as a result.
Energy insecurity is a problem being monitored by governments, universities, and other watchdogs. It’s a growing concern as extreme heat waves and the overheating of the planet continue to scorch records.
If only government was not mandating all sorts of energy rules which replace inexpensive, affordable, reliable, dependable energy with expensive, unreliable energy. What happens as Progressive politicians look to electrify everything? How will that effect energy prices?
There are about 9 million people in the Southeast that Duke University considers as living with “energy insecurity.” They are low-income families that pay more than 10% of their earnings on energy bills (the suggested limit is 6%). According to Duke, they often have to make tough decisions on whether to pay for food, housing, or health care with limited resources.
That’s always happened, but, it will get worse because of the green energy push
There are 20 states that provide utility disconnection protections during extreme heat; 41 protect against shutoff during extreme cold weather; and four states don’t allow the power to be shut off for households with young kids, the university reports.
There are a lot of power companies that do not disconnect during harsh weather. Idaho, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island certainly see more people with kids just not pay their bills.
The nonprofit watchdog publication Truthout (they are about as Leftist as it gets) said the country needs “more robust customer protections” to disclose data about shutoffs and why they are happening.
“Most of all, we believe Americans need a collective change in mindset about energy access,” article co-authors Sanya Carley and David Konisky wrote.
“That should start with a principle that all people should have access to critical energy services and that utilities should only shut off service … as a last resort, especially during health-compromising weather events.”
In other words, never disconnect anyone’s power. How does this work when everyone has an EV, electric water heater, electric stoves, everything electric everywhere, and the wind is not blowing/blowing too hard or the solar panels are covered with snow/it’s overcast? It also sounds like people need to prioritize their spending. No booze, no smokes, no vapes, no ordering out. Tighten the belt. There are times in my life I had to do that. Of course, what these folks want is for government to jump in.
“Energy insecure households are more likely to report their homes are drafty, poorly or not insulated, and smaller than households that did not experience energy insecurity,” the EIA reports.
That’s apparently the cause. How much money was spent on this stuff with Obama’s Stimulus and several of the Democrats bills while Brandon has been president. Regardless, perhaps government shouldn’t be doing all it can to increase the cost of energy intentionally.
Coal is obsolete. It is not financially viable to spend billions on a new plant with a expected service life (with rebuild st 30years) of 50 years. Very difficult to predict what the price of any fossil fuel will be in the future when that price is controlled by the Saudis and Russians. Better to lock down that price now with a renewable
Than kiss the Saudis ass later
Coal is obsolete? Obviously no so Johnny, as China has been building new plants all the time. Did they not get your memo?
Funny-“lock down a price with a renewable”. So you want to keep kissing China’s ass?
What you need is to have reliability locked in, which isn’t the case with unreliables
THEN why are we importing millions of poor if the poor already here cant pay their bills? idiots!!!
It’s sad that America has a thousand years supply of Coal and our own government won’t let us use any of it. Good thing we will still be allowed to sell it to China where it will be burned in one of their ultra clean power plants and refineries.
The left are doing something similar in foul, fetid, fuming, foggy, filthy Philadelphia. The progressives on the City Council, after yet another violent incident during an eviction, have imposed a three-month moratorium on evictions, and want to change the procedures so that there can be no violence on the part of eviction officials. That means, if passed, all a tenant has to do is hit, kick, or whatever any eviction official, and he would have to back off.
Translation: you won’t have to pay your rent in Philly!~