According to Gothamist some nabes in Brooklyn may be experiencing reduced voltage by 8 percent…

UPDATE 5:58 p.m.: In a press release, Con Ed says, “Because of problems on electrical equipment supplying power to several neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Con Edison has reduced voltage by 8 percent to the area… One affected area is bounded by Newtown Creek on the north, Graham Avenue and Throop Avenue on the east, Fulton Street and Pacific Street on the south and the East River on the west. The other affected area is bounded by Fifth Avenue to Prospect Park West and from Pacific Street to 23rd Street.

“Company crews are working now to repair the problems. Con Edison has asked customers in the affected area to turn off all non-essential electrical appliances to help reduce electricity usage until equipment problems can be resolved… Con Edison urges customers to call 1-800-75-CONED promptly if they are experiencing any service difficulties.”