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- New York's Public Service Commission urged Con Edison to ensure grid reliability amid potential blackouts next summer.
- The state's Independent System Operator warned that rising demand and reduced fossil fuel generation could cause outages.
- The Public Service Commission pressed Con Edison for a response as it plans to raise rates in January.
- Governor Kathy Hochul acknowledged blackout risks and called for affordable, reliable power despite environmentalists' criticism of climate goals.
