Summary
The heatwave covering much of the United States is causing problems with the power system, leading to outages and calls for energy conservation. Con Edison reduced electricity in parts of New York City to manage the load, while other states like Virginia and New Jersey also faced power issues. Factors like increased demand from technology and potential cyberthreats add to the challenges of maintaining the power grid.
Key Facts
- A heatwave is affecting two-thirds of the United States with high temperatures.
- Con Edison asked New York City residents to save electricity due to the power strain.
- Con Edison reduced power voltage in Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens for repairs.
- Power outages occurred across the East Coast and Midwest, including Virginia and New Jersey.
- Amtrak reported train delays due to heat-related speed limits on routes between Washington, Philadelphia, and New York.
- The heatwave highlights concerns about US power grid vulnerabilities.
- A report showed a 60% increase in heat-related power outages from 2014 to 2023.
- The power grid faces rising demands, partly due to growing AI data centers.
- Cybersecurity threats to the power grid from Iranian-backed groups are being monitored.
