With energy costs continuing to rise as part of a higher overall cost of living, many Americans are struggling to keep up with utility bills.
A recent Payless Power study of more than 1,000 people, almost half from low-income households, shows just how hard it can be. People are falling behind on payments, receiving shutoff notices and taking drastic steps to keep the lights on. Over 50% of low-income households sacrificed food or groceries to be able to pay for utilities, and 16% even went without necessary medication or medical care.
