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Skyrocketing energy demand, unpredictable fuel prices, and scorching summer heatwaves are sending U.S. electricity bills through the roof. With just 100 days until the 2026 midterm elections, the window is closing for lawmakers to tackle rising costs before voters render their verdict at the ballot box. New polling released by POLITICO shows that half of all Americans find their utility bills are difficult or very difficult to afford.
Solar and storage are quick-to-build, reliable, and — importantly — low cost. In fact, if you were to take solar off the grid for the next 100 days — Americans would be on the hook for an additional $3 billion in fossil fuel costs.
In November, this growing crowd of cost-conscious Americans will be looking hard at policymakers’ energy agendas and putting their support behind candidates who can deliver low-cost solar and storage quickly.
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