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Nearly 4 in 5 homeowners worry about summer energy bills. Most haven’t done one big thing that could help
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stacker , KVIA ABC-7
· July 24, 2026
· 5 min read
For many Americans, summer doesn’t just bring higher temperatures—it also brings higher electricity bills. A new HarrisX survey commissioned by Palmetto finds that concerns about the cost of keeping homes cool are widespread. Nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults (79%) say they are concerned about their hom...
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Key takeaway adults (79%) say they are concerned about their home energy bills this summer, while 75% are worried specifically about the impact heat waves could have on those costs.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? For many Americans, summer doesn’t just bring higher temperatures—it also brings higher electricity bills. A new HarrisX survey commissioned by Palmetto finds that concerns about the cost of keeping homes cool are widespread. Nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults (79%) say they are concerned about their hom...
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