Rising Energy Costs Devastate Black Families in Washington, D.C.

Rising Energy Costs Weigh Heaviest on Black Households

By Stacy M. Brown Black Press USA Senior National Correspondent For many African American families, the cost of keeping the lights on and homes heated or cooled is not just a monthly bill — it’s a crushing financial burden. A new national study from Binghamton University and California State University, San Bernardino, finds that Black households spend a far larger share of their income on energy compared to white households, even when income le…

Rising Energy Costs Devastate Black Families in Washington, D.C.

African American households spend a disproportionately large share of their income on energy bills due to older, less energy-efficient housing and lower homeownership rates, leading to increased health risks and financial strain. The post Rising Energy Costs Devastate Black Families in Washington, D.C. appeared first on The Washington Informer.

Rising Energy Costs Weigh Heaviest on Black Households - Nashville PRIDE, Inc.

A new study finds Black households face higher energy burdens than white households, with older housing, rising utility rates, and historic redlining driving severe financial and health risks, especially in Washington, D.C. The post Rising Energy Costs Weigh Heaviest on Black Households appeared first on Nashville PRIDE, Inc..