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low-income residents
Coverage of low-income residents in the Nexus archive.
- Climate change could double household water costs in some cities, study finds
A study by Stanford University and other institutions finds that climate change could nearly double household water costs in some U.S. cities, particularly in Santa Cruz, California. The research highlights that rising costs from infrastructure upgrades and water scarcity will disproportionately affect low-income residents, who already spend a larger share of their resources on utilities.
- Martha’s Vineyard solar array will cut bills for low-income islanders
A new solar installation on Martha’s Vineyard will reduce utility costs for hundreds of low-income, year-round residents. The project is part of a new program that directs solar savings to households facing high electricity costs.