Map Reveals States With Most Power Cutoffs Over Unpaid Bills
Recent data reveals that American households are facing significant power cutoffs due to unpaid electricity bills, with nearly 13.5 million disconnections reported in 2024. Texas has the highest number of shutoffs, exceeding 3 million, highlighting the financial strain many families are experiencing. Rising electricity prices, which have surged by 33 percent since 2019, are exacerbating the situation, leading to increased household financial stress.
- ▪In 2024, residential electricity customers in the U.S. experienced almost 13.5 million power cutoffs due to unpaid bills.
- ▪Texas reported over 3 million disconnections, the highest in the nation.
- ▪Electricity prices have risen by 33 percent from 2019 to 2025, outpacing inflation and placing financial burdens on households.
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By Giulia CarbonaroSenior Housing ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.American households struggling to keep up with soaring electricity prices have had their power cut off millions of times in recent years because of unpaid bills, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). In 2024, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, residential electricity customers across the U.S. had their service shut off almost 13.5 million times, according to the EIA.
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