Plug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat wave

Earlier this month, as a historic heat dome smothered the U.S. Midwest and Atlantic Coast, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees Fahrenheit to protect the city’s severely strained grid.

First covered Jul 13, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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75d Canary Media Plug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat wave — Earlier this month, as a historic heat dome smothered the U.S. Midwest and Atlantic Coast, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked residents to set their air…

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Discussion

Bluesky: @ericwesoff.bsky.social Eric Wesoff · 75d ago · 6 ♥ NYC had to turn to conservation to keep the lights on during a recent heat wave. For New Yorkers participating in this battery backup pilot program, saving energy was easy.

Appeared in: 2026-07-13 (#1)

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