Rising power bills and extreme summer heat are putting households at risk of shutoffs. Texas has the highest number of electricity shutoffs in the country. A new investigation is looking into the state's deregulated energy market to see if it is providing lower costs as intended.

It is also examining why some families are paying much more than their neighbors. Further details on the investigation and its findings are available from the Texas Standard. The issue of high electric bills and shutoffs is a concern for many households, particularly during periods of extreme heat.