Want to build smart cities instead of dating apps? Come to NYC

New York State's power grid is built to accommodate only a few hours of the highest short-term load of the year. More than 90% of the time, that oversized capacity sits idle--costing rate-payers $17 billion over the past decade. That number will nearly double to $30 billion over the next 10 years if changes aren't made. But New York technology companies are diving into this problem and others, and have some promising solutions. While other startup ecosystems boast the next best dating app, New York City startups are integrating business and technology to solve the world's most pressing energy problems.