IRP Book Talk: Diana Hernandez and Jennifer Laird on Energy Insecurity

Poverty Research & Policy by Institute for Research on Poverty

Oct 14, 202541:07Government & Organizations

Millions of households in the United States struggle to maintain access to the energy necessary to heat and cool their home, to have power to cook and have hot water, and to literally keep the lights on. And a disconnect...

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