On June 25, about 5,800 Con Edison customers across Brooklyn and Queens experienced electrical outages linked to record-high temperatures reaching 107 degrees. In an effort to mitigate further disruptions, Con Edison requested residents in specific Brooklyn neighborhoods, including downtown and waterfront areas, conserve energy while crews conducted repairs. To protect equipment and service, voltage was reduced by 8% in some regions, and the utility company specifically advised against charging electric vehicles until repairs were complete.
As of 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Con Edison reported that about 5,800 customers in Brooklyn and Queens are experiencing electrical outages due to extreme heat.
Con Edison urged customers in certain Brooklyn areas to conserve energy while crews work on repairs, following a record-breaking temperature of 107 degrees.
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