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Con Edison Calls for LimitsCon Edison Calls for Limits on Energy Use in Queens, New Yorkr Energy Use in Queens, NY – NBC New York (47)

NEW YORK – Con Edison asked its customers in central Queens on Thursday to conserve energy to avoid interruptions in service, which has been overloaded in recent days as an intense heat wave hits the entire tri-state area. from New York.

Con Edison said it has lowered the voltage by 8 percent in the area while repairs are being made.

The conservation appeal covers an area bounded by the Long Island Expressway and Long Island Railroad to the north, Cross Island Parkway to the east, Grand Central Parkway to the south, and Queens Boulevard to the west.

Also includes the neighborhoods of Corona, Elmhurst, Fresh Meadows, Jamaica Estates, Oakland Gardens, Hollis Hills, Kew Gardens, Pomonok, and Hillcrest. This area has about 84,900 customers.

Con Edison has asked customers in these areas not to use energy-intensive appliances, such as washers, dryers and microwaves, until repairs are completed by staff. The company also urged customers to limit unnecessary use of air conditioning. If you have two air conditioners, use only one and set it to the highest temperature that is comfortable for you.

To report outages and check Con Edison service restoration status Click here. You can also call 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633).

The company said it is in communication with New York City Emergency Management.

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