July Pepco Numbers: Disconnection notices spike alongside Pepco’s revenue

July’s heatwave and increased energy prices saw Pepco’s revenue jump over $20 million in a single month. With this increased burden on customers, disconnection notices increased by around 6,000, which is a 47.6% increase compared to June.

While Pepco began offering a Customer Relief Fund in late July, the numbers show this isn’t enough. To date, around 1 in 5 DC residents are in consistent debt to Pepco, with low-income residents falling into utility debt around 50% of the time.

Pepco’s obsession with profit is making utility bills unaffordable - and when people can’t afford power, they can’t afford to live practically, comfortably, or with dignity. Our system needs momentus reform.