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Rising heating costs, fueled by aging infrastructure and high demand, are making winter energy bills unaffordable for many Americans.
Rising heating costs are deepening the affordability crisis for Americans, with households expected to spend $995 this winter—9.2% more than last year—due to aging infrastructure, increased electricity demand from data centers, and colder weather.
In Philadelphia, residents like Madeline Marchiano and Jose Rosario struggle to afford heat, avoiding rooms or relying on borrowed equipment.
Pennsylvania’s winter shutoff moratorium offers temporary relief, but delays in LIHEAP and other aid due to a government shutdown and staffing issues have made assistance harder to access.
Experts say infrastructure upgrades and surging energy demand are driving prices up, affecting not just low-income families but also middle-class households, as seen in a lawmaker’s $860 utility bill.
Los crecientes costos de calefacción, impulsados por la infraestructura envejecida y la alta demanda, están haciendo que las facturas de energía de invierno sean inasequibles para muchos estadounidenses.