Mamaroneck Warns Residents about Power Consumption

Village of Mamaroneck officials are urging residents to reduce their power consumption following a warning from utility company Con Ed.

In an email to residents, officials wrote that the village was contacted by Con Ed that “due to the severe heat and high demand for electricity, they will be reducing the electrical power to the grid by as much as five percent (5%) or more, as a preventive measure to reduce the likelihood of power outages.”

Temperatures have reached the 90s over the last couple of days, which led to air quality and heat advisories.

Further details such as the possible affect - if any - this reduction may have on residents was not disclosed.

“The Village recommends that residents and businesses limit your electricity consumption by turning off lights and appliances when you are not in the room, and turning your air conditioners to 72-degrees or higher in order to reduce demand on the electrical grid,” the email states.

After Tuesday, temperatures are expected to drop into the 80s for the remainder of the week, which could help reduce power consumption.