BUSINESSJul 27 · 07:50 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNALKathiann M. Kowalski, Canary Media

More Ohioans are getting their power shut off as energy costs surge

More Ohioans are facing power shut-offs due to unpaid utility bills, with 7.7% of customers disconnected in the latest reporting period. Electricity bills in Ohio rose by 53% from June 2021 to June 2026, driven by factors like increased demand, extreme weather, and aging infrastructure. President Donald Trump's policies are cited as hindering renewable energy projects, exacerbating the crisis.

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