It's Better with the Lights Out! Reducing NYC Power Use

Blackout prep work

An important opportunity for public education and activism will present itself with this summer's expected blackouts. While a power meltdown will take the entire city by surprise, with enough prep. and organizing NYClimateCoalition will be ready to launch a series of strategic, site specific actions.

"It's better with the lights out" is an idea to bring some humor to the situation through opening a public dialogue about our city's power use.


Possible actions include:

-A 'Future Blackout Survival Guide" -all tips for reducing carbon emissions, climate change, websites, contact info, advice for continued action, etc

-leaflets, flyers

-street theater

Target: Individual consumers