New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave
July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave
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Key Takeaways
1 Electricity prices in New York have increased by 36% since 2019, nearly three times as fast as in the rest of the country.
2 Despite this, during the recent July 4 heat wave, Con Edison shut off electricity to over 5,000 customers in the . . .
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New York City Cuts Power During July 4th Heat Wave
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Key Takeaways
1 Electricity prices in New York have increased by 36% since 2019, nearly three times as fast as in the rest of the country.
2 Despite this, during the recent July 4 heat wave, Con Edison shut off electricity to over 5,000 customers in the . . .