Special Report

People in This State Can't Pay Their Energy Bills

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Alabama
> Percent unable to pay energy bill: 21.0% — 16th highest

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Alaska
> Percent unable to pay energy bill: 24.9% — 3rd highest

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Arizona
> Percent unable to pay energy bill: 17.7% — 23rd lowest

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Arkansas
> Percent unable to pay energy bill: 23.9% — 6th highest

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California
> Percent unable to pay energy bill: 20.2% — 19th highest

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