Why is New York City’s skyline always lit up?

Con Edison, the utility that provides power to New York, estimated that 5,200 megawatt-hours of electricity keep Manhattan lit overnight. “The reality of this is, about 99% of those lights need to be on at night,” said John Catuogno, the director of resource planning and forecasting at the utility. “Aside from decorative lighting, people need to live, trade and work.” Here’s a breakdown of why the lights stay on, and why some people want to dim them.

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