No AC, no fans, and spoiled food in the fridge losing power during the summer heat is a real pain. It’s not just inconvenient; it can seriously mess with your day. A new study looked at where these summer power outages happen most and how long they last, and New York State is right there on the list.
Michigan Tops the List, But New York’s Not Far Behind
Michigan ranks #1 for summer power outages with over 12,000 major events and more than 34,000 hours without electricity every year. New York had 873 major outages from 2019 to 2023, with an average of nearly 4,000 hours without power each summer.
That means while outages don’t happen as often here as in some states, when they do, they can last a decent amount of time.
How Does New York Compare to Other States?
Texas faces fewer outages than Michigan but suffers the longest blackout times—over 35,000 hours a year. Florida sees fewer events but long-lasting ones too, averaging 18,000 hours annually…