Electric bills from the pandemic are coming due. Who will pay them?
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Nov 07 2020 at 6:00 AM GMT
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- The shutdowns and restrictions that governments have imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 have made it hard for many households to afford basic needs.
- Thousands of Americans are struggling to pay monthly utility bills.
- Utilities and policymakers recognized that services such as water and electricity are essential to people’s health, safety, and comfort.
- Since mid-March they have taken steps to keep those services coming.
- The most popular approach has been for them to impose moratoria on late fees and dis.
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- Published Nov 7, 2020 6:00 AM GMT