Heatwave drives LA electricity bills to $35,700; utility offers payment plans

Extreme heat in Los Ángeles, Chile, has spiked air conditioning demand, causing some customers to receive electricity bills as high as USD 35,700. The utility is offering balance distribution and financial assistance, but the scale of the impact and the number of affected households remain unclear. This highlights the strain on energy infrastructure during climate-driven heat events and potential affordability crisis.