Thousands Lose Power In These 2 Boroughs Amid Heave Wave: Con Ed
- On June 24, 2025, Con Edison reported widespread power outages affecting more than 7,000 customers in Staten Island and thousands in Queens amid a severe heat wave in New York City.
- The outages stem from extreme heat stressing the aging electrical infrastructure, which covers areas including Bellaire, Jamaica, and Springfield Gardens with about 166,000 customers, while crews perform repairs.
- Con Edison has reduced voltage by 8% in the affected zone and urged residents to conserve energy by limiting air conditioning, avoiding energy-intensive appliances, and delaying electric vehicle charging until repairs finish.
- As of late afternoon, nearly 4,000 residents in Queens and 402 in Brooklyn were still experiencing power outages. Con Edison expects to have electricity fully restored by 9 p.m. and has urged customers to reduce non-essential electricity usage to support the stability of the power grid during ongoing repairs.
- These events highlight the vulnerability of New York's power grid amid climate-related heat waves and aging infrastructure, suggesting the need for continued community energy conservation and infrastructure upgrades.
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