Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in parts of the US now top mortgages.
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Electricity bills in parts of the US have surpassed mortgages, with some residents struggling to pay for heat and food. Despite President Trump's promise to cut electricity bills in half, costs have continued to rise, with a 4.8% increase in February nationwide.
Rebecca Michalski, a resident of West Virginia, is struggling to pay her electricity bill, which was $940.08 in February. She lives on a fixed income and has taken out a loan to avoid a cut-off notice. Many residents in West Virginia are facing similar issues, with electricity bills surpassing rents and mortgages. The state is one of the most energy-rich in the US, but also one of the poorest. President Trump had promised to cut electricity bills in half, but instead, costs have continued to rise. The increase is attributed to rising demand, extreme weather, and aging infrastructure. Residents are concerned about their ability to afford electricity, with 35% of US adults extremely or very concerned about it.
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