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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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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Clean energy transition focus of trailblazing ISO-NE team
New England can expect dramatic expansion of inverter-based resources by the end of the decade, requiring thorough planning ahead of time.
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ISO-NE anticipates normal system operations during upcoming cold weather
The expected short duration of the cold weather limits the potential for strain on the region’s stored fuel supplies.
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FERC accepts ISO-NE solar power rule change
The changes will include front-of-meter solar resources under the existing “do not exceed” dispatch framework.
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ISO advances modeling of solar, wind energy output
ISO New England recently added additional data points that will help more accurately predict the impact of BTM PV on the regional power grid.
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Update on Christmas Eve capacity deficiency
This update helps correct any confusion, misinformation, and misunderstanding resulting from various news stories and social media posts.
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ISO-NE maintains system reliability through generator outages, loss of imports on Christmas Eve
The ISO declared a capacity deficiency, meaning the region’s supply of electricity was insufficient to meet required operating reserves in addition to satisfying consumer demand.
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ISO-NE rolls out enhancements to report on 21-day energy supply forecast
The assessment examines whether the region’s electricity supply could fall below forecasted consumer demand and required operating reserves during any hour in the upcoming three-week period.
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New England’s power grid prepared for winter
Adequate electric supplies are expected under mild and moderate weather.
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