When Heat Means Choosing Between Sleep and Bills | Newark News

When the heat hits, New Jersey residents are forced to choose between sleep, health, and survival—many can’t afford air conditioning at night. A new study reveals hundreds of thousands are sacrificing cooling to pay bills, with over two-thirds reporting disrupted sleep and more than a quarter delaying other essentials. Connecticut leads the nation with 60% of low-income households cutting back, followed by Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, and Michigan. This isn’t just discomfort—it’s a nationwide crisis where basic needs become luxuries, threatening well-being and productivity as temperatures rise. 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/8f8c94f1edfe4930