DeKalb County Democrats

**When the Lights Stay On, But Families Fall Behind**

Across Georgia, families are doing everything right — working hard, budgeting carefully, cutting back where they can — and still falling behind because of **out-of-control utility bills.** Electricity prices have jumped **nearly 40% since 2021,** and for many households, that increase isn’t just a number. It’s the difference between paying for groceries or skipping meals. Between filling a prescription or letting it wait. Between stability and constant worry.

And they’re not alone. **80 million Americans** are struggling to keep up with their utility bills, often sacrificing food, healthcare, and education just to keep the lights on.

Georgia Power’s monopoly and lack of accountability have pushed families to the breaking point — and people are tired of feeling powerless.

**This Webinar conversation is for every family who has ever asked: “Why is my bill so high?”**

Join us for a heartfelt, community centered discussion about:
- Why bills keep rising even when families can’t afford more
- How monopoly power affects everyday people
- What we can do together to demand fairness, transparency, and accountability
- How policy decisions directly shape the cost of simply living

Featured Speaker: *Patty Durand*
Patty Durand is the founder of Georgians for Affordable Energy, a nonprofit focused on lower utility bills and reforming the state agency in charge of regulating Georgia Power, the Georgia Public Service Commission. She has more than a decade of experience in the energy sector, including 10 years as director of the Smart Energy Consumer Collaborative, a national nonprofit focused on grid modernization. Patty was a 2022 candidate for the Georgia Public Service Commission.

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