Just in: Con Edison and National Grid released alerts late Christmas Eve asking for cutbacks in gas and electricity use by its customers in New York.
Two major utility companies asked customers to cut back late Saturday amid the holiday weekend's punishing below-freezing temperatures and strain on demand.
"The call for conservation covers Con Edison’s 1.1 million natural gas, 3.5 million electric customers and its steam customers in Manhattan and will remain in effect until further notice," the Con Edison alert read. Use appliances only as needed. Turn off the lights in unoccupied rooms. Turn off television sets, computers and other appliances that are not in use.
Make sure heating vents are not blocked by furniture, carpeting or anything else that could obstruct the flow of heat.Turn your thermostat down just five degrees for residences if you are at home, and to 60 degrees if you are not at home or operating a business.
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