Utility Shut-Offs Are Up
Posted by Edward G. Lanza on 24 Jun 2008 | Tagged as: General
As skyrocketing food and gasoline prices strain budgets, utilities are disconnecting many more customers who fall behind on their bills, and even moderate-income households are getting zapped.
Electricity and natural gas shutoffs are up at least 15% in several states compared with last year. Totals for some utilities have more than doubled.
