Con Ed Won't Reimburse Consumers for Blackout Food Spoilage

Contrary to what you may read in forwarded emails now circulating throughout the New York area, Consolidated Edison will not be reimbursing residential power customers for food spoilage caused by the August 14 blackout. Why? Because, the utility said in a statement last week, the disruption was the result of a glitch that happened hundreds of miles away. I.e., blame it on Ohio.