GoKawiilHow hot is it?
So hot, amid a record-breaking heatwave, that even talking about the temperature on your thermostat is making people angry. And, apparently, making the Department of Energy website pages disappear.
Last week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised the city's residents to conserve energy. To keep the electric grid functioning, he recommended setting home thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit and taking other measures to reduce electricity use.
He wrote on X that local government was doing the same: "Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment."
New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool.
Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can.
Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings,… — Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) July 1, 2026
The response, especially among political opponents, has been heated, to say the least. Fox News gleefully highlighted those who "brutally mocked" the mayor, including politicians and influencers who claimed 78 degrees is untenable for vulnerable seniors or that Mamdani may not be following his own advice.
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