Source: Energy News Network

A nationwide ban on utility disconnections could have reduced COVID-related deaths by nearly 15% in 2020, an analysis found. Utility companies lobbied against such ratepayer protections; meanwhile, some paid out billions in CEO compensation and shareholder dividends.

Power shutoffs deepened pandemic toll while utilities collected millions in relief is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.

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