Energy
Powerhouses of New York
Con Ed obviously has big stakes in NYC’s energy consumption, but who else controls the energy industry in New York City? According to the NYC Energy Task Force, in 2003, 98% of generation capacity within the city was provided by Reliant Resources, NRG, KeySpan Energy, Con Ed and the New York Power Authority(NYPA). Surprisingly, Con [...]
African Huts Glow With Renewable Power
Resourceful people in developing countries, living in places lacking the larger infrastructure, adapt renewable energy in surprisingly ingenious ways. As small-scale renewable energy becomes cheaper, more reliable and more efficient, it is providing the first drops of modern power to people who live far from slow-growing electricity grids and [...]
Behind the Lights: a glimpse into NYC’s energy supply
Ever wonder where your electricity comes from? There are around 8.3 million people living in New York City and keeping up with the demand for so many people requires massive amounts of electricity. In 2007, New York City consumed 55,000 gigawatt hours of electricity, 32% of New York State’s total annual demand. That’s almost twice as much [...]
