New England power grid reliable throughout eclipse
Regional solar production dropped by an estimated 4,000 MW during the event.
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ISO-NE preparing for April’s total solar eclipse
According to NASA, all parts of New England will see at least 80% of the sun blocked by the moon during the peak of the eclipse.
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‘Duck curve’ days becoming more frequent as solar power spreads
In 2023, there were 73 days during which demand on the regional power grid was lower during the day than it was at night.
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Summer 2023 recap: Grid reliability maintained through wildfires and a late season peak
For the first time in decades, the region saw its annual peak occur outside the summer months of June, July, and August.
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ISO-NE adds features to popular mobile app
The updated ISO to Go is available for download in both the Apple and Android app stores.
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Canadian wildfires impacting solar production, electricity demand in New England
Despite complications in forecasting, ISO New England continues to manage the regional grid under normal operating conditions.
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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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Next decade will see steady increase in New England’s electricity use, 2023 CELT Report predicts
The region’s annual net electricity use is expected to increase about 23% by 2032 due to accelerating electrification of the heating and transportation sectors.
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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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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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