ABC Affiliate, WTXL Tallahassee | Story by Jessie Cohen
To survive extreme heat, people in many parts of the country need cooling systems. It’s something many low-income families struggle to afford.
Luke Iderton is the deputy director of Energy Outreach Colorado, an organization that provides affordable energy assistance to those who are income-qualified. They also work with other nonprofits in Colorado.
"I think where we're most concerned are the dangerous choices that a lot of income-qualified consumers are faced with right now, and that obviously can be a choice between paying your utility bill, purchasing medicine, or purchasing food, or paying rent and keeping yourself and your family housed."
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