Initial results from study of weather’s impact on energy security show relatively low short-term risk
The study’s first set of results examine winter 2027.
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ISO-NE issues early analysis of Winter 2024-2025 operations with, without Everett LNG facility
The results showed limited reliability risks in the short-term, provided other generating resources are available to respond.
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Monthly wholesale electricity prices and demand in New England, March 2023
Lower natural gas prices drove year-over-year declines in wholesale power prices in March.
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New England again sets record for low demand on regional power system
Grid demand on April 9, 2023 was 750 MW lower than the previous record, set last May.
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ISO-NE updating accreditation standards to ensure resource reliability
As the region’s resource mix evolves, so too must the methods by which ISO New England measures capacity contributions.
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Winter 2022/2023 recap: Wholesale prices drop during warm season marked by cold snaps
The period from December through February averaged 5°F warmer than normal. Meanwhile, electricity demand dropped by 4% compared to last winter.
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Solar power reduced New England power grid demand by 3% in 2022
The reduction was equal to the amount of energy consumed by about 430,000 homes in one year.
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Monthly wholesale electricity prices and demand in New England, February 2023
Lower natural gas prices and lower demand led to year-over-year declines in wholesale power prices.
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Finalized capacity auction results underscore region’s clean energy transition
More than 1,200 resources secured capacity supply obligations, ranging from 1 kW to 1.2 GW and encompassing a variety of fuels and technologies for the 2026-2027 period.
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New England’s Forward Capacity Auction closes with adequate power system resources for 2026/2027
Preliminary results indicate the clearing price was among the lowest in the auction’s history.
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