Wladis purchased a number of electric heaters earlier this fall. Juliet and Justine Masters, who operate The Edge Harlem, a restaurant that serves Jamaican, English and American foods, are still deciding whether to install outdoor heaters. Philippe Massoud, CEO of the Lebanese restaurant ilili, purchased propane heaters before the city released guidance on outdoor heating. Restaurants can also use natural gas to heat outdoor spaces but need several rounds of approval from the city to set those types of heaters up. Massoud calculated that in order to keep his outdoor space comfortable, he'd need to spend $16,000 on electric heaters and another $16,000 on new electrical panels.

Source: The Nation October 29, 2020 17:04 UTC