First-of-its-kind data shows Americans’ electricity was shut off 13 million times
- Posted on April 26, 2026
- By Washington Post
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First-of-its-kind data shows Americans’ electricity was shut off 13 million times

An advocate called the higher-than-expected numbers “jarring,” and consumer advocates say they signal a surprisingly high rate of extreme financial distress.