How a new battery will help New York renters keep AC bills down this summer

NewsWorldAmericasHow a new battery will help New York renters keep AC bills down this summerA renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power billsKiki Sideris Thursday 07 May 2026 15:08 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2972285To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/nyc-ac-bills-battery-b2972302.html","title":"How a new battery will help New York renters keep AC bills down this summer "}}CloseElectriQ ecosilent 14000 BTU smart portable air conditionerThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"NSC","regTitle":"Evening Headlines","subscriptionGroup":"us_evening_headlines","subscriptionGroupId":"4326e634-422a-4447-8e1e-604a937cd3b5","type":"daily_news","pathPrefix":["/us","/news/world/americas","/news/world/americas/crime"],"title":"The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday","mobileTitle":"Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/usEveningHeadlines1_1.png","label":"I would like to receive morning headlines Monday - Friday plus breaking news alerts by email","newsletterKey":"receiveEveningHeadlinesUSNews","regSourceSection":"Americas"},"isClimate":false}As scorching heat waves sweep across the nation, millions of air conditioners hum to life s...