In a concerning turn of events, the heartland of America is poised for a challenging summer as millions brace for potential power shortages.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has issued a dire warning that should alarm every American patriot: approximately 89 million people from the upper Midwest to the Gulf Coast are at elevated risk of power shortages this summer.
This looming crisis stems directly from the premature shutdown of reliable coal and natural gas power plants, all while demand soars and unreliable green energy fails to fill the gap.
Aging electric grids are buckling under the strain of extreme weather and increased demand from data centers.
At the same time, the forced transition to intermittent wind and solar power has compromised grid stability.
One in three Americans now lives in areas where extreme conditions could trigger grid emergencies.
The consequences will be devastating for working-class Americans already struggling with inflation.
Energy bills are projected to rise by nearly 9% from June to September, with households facing an average cost of $719.
This comes as federal energy assistance has been slashed, with the Liheap fund cut by $2 billion.
This leaves approximately one million fewer households with help this year than last.
Moreover, the most vulnerable citizens will suffer the worst consequences of these liberal policies.
Nearly half of Americans live in states without protections against power disconnections during heatwaves.
Only 19 states and Washington, DC have mandated summer shut-off protections, leaving 203 million people in 31 states vulnerable to losing power when they cannot pay skyrocketing bills.
The elderly and children are disproportionately affected.
Even more concerning is that the percentage of households with children unable to pay energy bills for at least one month has increased from 29.3% to 32.4%.
This represents millions of American families forced to choose between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table, all while the administration spends billions on climate initiatives and foreign aid.
“Arizona is a state that faces extreme energy bill burden and the life-or-death need for AC,” said Stacey Champion, a heat safety advocate based in Phoenix.
“People here die from heat from April through October, so statewide disconnect rules for all utilities and increased Liheap funding to help low-income residents pay their energy bills will save lives,” she added.
While Texas has at least tried to address these problems by adding 7.5 gigawatts of battery power to help stabilize its grid, other regions remain vulnerable.
The New England grid, which covers six states, faces tight energy supplies, and both the New York system and the 13-state eastern US grid have warned of possible reserve shortfalls during extreme summer heat.
The past administration’s climate agenda has accelerated the closure of reliable power plants before adequate replacements were ready.
When Americans are sweating in the dark this summer, they should remember who prioritized global climate politics over domestic energy security.
This manufactured crisis demonstrates once again that America needs leadership that puts Americans first and ensures reliable, affordable energy for all citizens.
