National Grid reported a widespread power outage early Friday morning, affecting thousands of customers in Rensselaer and Washington counties in New York. The interruption appears on the utility’s public outage map, confirming the scale of the event across the two counties.
The loss of electricity is disrupting both residential households and commercial operations throughout the Capital Region. Residents are without lighting, heating or cooling, while businesses report interruptions to equipment and point‑of‑sale systems. The outage is affecting daily activities and service delivery in the affected communities.
National Grid’s outage map continues to show the affected areas as of the latest update, indicating that crews are working to restore service. The utility has not released a specific timeline for full restoration, but the map provides real‑time information for customers seeking status updates.
Authorities and local officials have been notified of the situation, and emergency response plans are in place to address any safety concerns that arise from the power loss. Residents are advised to conserve remaining battery power and to follow any guidance issued by National Grid as repairs progress.
The incident underscores the reliance of the Capital Region’s homes and businesses on continuous electric service and highlights the challenges utilities face in maintaining grid stability during peak demand periods.