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Solar Power Cuts Energy Bills, But Few Low-Income People Have Access

From predatory sales practices to a laser focus on profit, the system is designed to leave poor people out.

Sarah Shemkus

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33.7%

The percentage of low-income Texans who didn't have health insurance in 2019.

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