New Yorkers Urged to Conserve Power in Heat Wave—Will Times Square Go Dark?
Summary
New York City is facing a dangerous heat wave causing high electricity use, especially from air conditioning. The local utility, Con Edison, is asking residents to save power during busy hours, but the bright electronic billboards in Times Square will stay on, though their brightness may be lowered to save energy.Key Facts
- A heat wave is causing high temperatures and humidity across New York City and much of the U.S.
- Con Edison, the city's utility company, told people to conserve electricity from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. to avoid power outages.
- The city advised residents to set air conditioners to 78 degrees and avoid using major appliances during peak hours.
- Times Square’s electronic billboards will not be turned off, but their brightness may be reduced to save energy.
- Con Edison operates 65 different underground power networks in the city, so turning off Times Square screens would not free up much electricity for others.
- Con Edison has spent $3.9 billion recently to improve the power system and prepare for more hot days caused by climate change.
- Weather forecasts warn that heat and humidity could stay high through the holiday weekend in New York and other places.
- Officials have activated emergency heat-response plans to protect people during this weather event.
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