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Many Americans struggle to keep the lights turned on as energy costs and usage rise

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LendingTree survey: 34% of respondents said they have had to cut back or skip spending on certain expenses in order to pay their energy bills.

Eight of the top 11 states with the highest percentage of people struggling to pay energy bills are in the South .

Connecticut has the highest average monthly bill in the country, $ 254.47 .

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86

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60

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informal

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English

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44

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short-lived

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