Con Edison urged its customers in New York to conserve energy due to an ongoing heatwave that is straining the power grid. The utility implemented an 8% voltage reduction in parts of eastern Brooklyn to protect equipment and maintain power flow while crews addressed repairs. This measure was taken as soaring temperatures increased electricity demand for air conditioning.
The heatwave led to power outages affecting several thousand Con Edison customers. While power was restored to approximately 1,600 customers in the Queens borough, over 6,200 homes and businesses remained without electricity. Wholesale electricity prices in the New York City zone surged, topping $600 per megawatt-hour, indicating tight energy supplies.
Meteorologists projected high temperatures in New York City to reach 96 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially breaking a 137-year-old record. The operational challenges underscore the impact of extreme weather events on utility infrastructure and the importance of grid resilience.
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