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New York’s Power Struggles in Heat Wave | Albany News
New York’s power grid is on edge as a scorching heat wave strains the system, forcing officials to urge residents to conserve energy—shutting blinds, running appliances at night, and cranking thermostats to 75-78 degrees. Compounding the crisis, a brand-new $6 billion power line from Quebec hit unexpected snags, leaving a critical supply line down for days. While Governor Hochul and the mayor joined the call for conservation, the advice isn’t new—it’s standard, even echoed by the Department of Energy. But unlike Texas, New York lacks the battery infrastructure to bridge solar’s afternoon gap…
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