View utility disconnection patterns
Our dashboard provides a color visualization of disconnections across the country. You can identify patterns, download data, and explore state policies that protect customers.
Explore interactive data tools on utility disconnections
Explore disconnection trends over time
The data explorer hosts data on utility disconnections. Filter by state, utility, and time in this easy-to-use tool.
Highlights of our research
Research conducted by the Energy Justice Lab shows that disconnections affect households in the United States across different races, ethnicities, and income levels. The lab has conducted research on the topic by analyzing data focused on utility disconnections and conducting surveys to identify root causes.
Number of states that provide disconnection protections
41during winter or extreme cold weather
23during summer or severe hot weather
4for households with young children
Data as of July 3, 2024.
Explore the dashboard for more insights on utility disconnections policies across the country.
Watch the launch event held on June 9, 2023.
Read our report on state disconnection policies that includes recommendations for best practices.
Read the technical documentation for more information on how the Energy Justice Lab collected and summarized utility disconnection information.
Watch our virtual webinar on State Action on Utility Disconnection Protections held on June 11, 2024.
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The Energy Justice Lab
The Energy Justice Lab is a research group that conducts studies about the equity and justice dimensions of the energy transition. The lab offers insights on energy justice challenges and opportunities in the ongoing energy transition: what individuals and communities on the frontlines are facing, what vulnerability means in the energy justice context, what types of policies and programs are in place to address these issues, and how well government is doing to protect vulnerable communities. The lab is co-directed by Professor Sanya Carley at the University of Pennsylvania and Professor David Konisky at Indiana University.
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Contact us
For questions, email the lab at enjlab@iu.edu
The Energy Justice Lab is grateful for the McKinney Family Foundation for its support of the Utility Disconnections Dashboard.