Ohio’s Energy Affordability Crisis | Columbus News

Eight percent of Ohio’s utility customers faced power shutoffs for unpaid bills — the highest in three years — as soaring energy costs and aging infrastructure strain households. While utility profits and executive pay climb, families struggle to afford basics like heating, cooling, and lighting. Nationwide, the affordability crisis deepens, with some utilities disconnecting far more than others. Advocates warn without intervention — especially as climate-driven heatwaves increase demand — the problem will only worsen, calling for targeted data and policy reform to protect vulnerable communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd4cb2be64603de0