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Sweating that next electric bill? NC Senate Democrats say these bills could help.
North Carolina lawmakers, including Sen. DeAndrea Salvador and Sen. Natalie Murdock, have introduced Senate Bill 1027 to prevent utility disconnections during heat emergencies amid rising energy costs. Over 353,000 households faced disconnection risks in May, with vulnerable populations like seniors and those with chronic illnesses disproportionately affected.
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