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Abstract
The increasing incidence of extreme heat events compromises the well-being of households who are energy insecure. To help households avoid catastrophic health outcomes, it is necessary to modernize energy insecurity policies and protections to ensure access to essential cooling services. Here, we discuss ways in which state governments can update their utility disconnection protections, the federal government can reform the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and other complementary policy efforts can help individuals stay cool while keeping their energy bills down.
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Joule is a sister journal to Cell that focuses on research, analysis, and ideas related to sustainable energy. It aims to address the global challenge of the need for more sustainable energy solutions. Joule is a forward-looking journal that bridges disciplines and scales of energy research. It connects researchers and analysts working on scientific, technical, economic, policy, and social challenges related to sustainable energy. The journal covers a wide range of energy research, from fundamental laboratory studies on energy conversion and storage to global-level analysis. Joule aims to highlight and amplify the implications, challenges, and opportunities of novel energy research for different groups in the field.
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