Researchers use AI, Google Street View to predict household energy costs on large scale

Low-income households in the United States are bearing an energy burden that is three times that of the average household, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. In total, more than 46 million U.S. households carry a significant energy burden—meaning they pay more than 6% of their gross income for basic energy expenses such as cooling and heating their homes.

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