Title: High Energy Burdens in Low-Income Households - Dollar Energy
Headings: High Energy Burdens in Low-Income Households
High Energy Burdens in Low-Income Households
Posted on: October 11, 2016
Energy Burden = Annual Utility Bills ÷ Annual Household Income

Content: The study also showed that low-income households experience higher energy burdens, not only because of their low incomes, but also because low-income homes tend to be less energy efficient. This causes these struggling families to make difficult decisions, such as sacrificing food and medical care in order to keep their water, heat, and lights on. This report also references studies which have found that living in homes that are not properly heated or cooled can significantly increase health risks, such as asthma, respiratory problems, heart disease, and arthritis. Families with high energy burdens are also prone to experience more stress due to their inability to afford basic utility service. Our efforts at Dollar Energy Fund aim to address this national issue that disproportionately impacts low-income communities. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, lets us assist more households to afford or restore basic utility services and get on a path to self-sufficiency. Simply adding $1 to your monthly utility bill can make a significant impact on your neighbors in need. Consider donating to Dollar Energy Fund today, and join us in assisting those with high energy burdens. Source: Lifting the High Energy Burden in America’s Largest Cities: