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Con-Ed employees (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Con Ed Power Demand Topples 2006 Record; Power Outages Continue

The sun may be down, but the heat is still on and it’s taking a toll on the power grid. It’s a problem that could last into the weekend.

2011/07/22

No Relief In Sight: Heat Wave Continues To Grip Tri-State Area

The next three days are expected to see temperatures in the middle to upper 90′s. AccuWeather RealFeel temps could hit 105 to 110 degrees each afternoon.

2011/07/20

LIPA Truck (file / credit: Long Island Power Authority)

Gov. Cuomo Calls For Audit Of Long Island Power Authority

Governor Andrew Cuomo has called on the state inspector to audit the Long Island Power Authority’s billing and delivery charges to make sure customers are not overpaying.

2011/04/28

Storm Leaves Path Of Flooding, Toppled Trees

Tri-State residents woke up to plenty of damage thanks to Saturday night’s storm that toppled trees, flooded roads and knocked out power to thousands.

2011/04/17

Solar panels at William Paterson University - Wayne, NJ - Photo: William Paterson University

William Paterson Boasts Big New Solar Installation

One of the university’s main parking lots also has solar panels serving as carports to park under.

2010/10/29

A wind farm is seen near Liverpool, England - May 12, 2008 - Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Google Investing In Offshore Wind Power Project

The transmission lines, which would run lead to the coast from Virginia to New Jersey, would be capable of delivering 2,000 megawatts of wind energy, the companies said.

2010/10/12

NWS: Small Tornado Touched Down In NJ

The Weather Service said Friday that the tornado passed through a portion of Plumsted Township, Ocean County, about 15 miles southeast of Trenton.

2010/09/17

New York Sets Power Use Record This Summer

Utility officials said New Yorkers set a record for electricity use during July as they sought air-conditioned relief from the sweltering heat and humidity.

CBS 2HD–2010/08/10