Hot weather updates: Week of July 15, 2024
ISO-NE’s system operators and forecasters are continuously monitoring system conditions.
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Hot weather updates: Week of July 8, 2024
ISO-NE's system operators and forecasters are continuously monitoring conditions.
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New England’s power grid remained reliable during June heat wave
Consumer demand for grid electricity exceeded 23,000 MW on June 20, but remained below ISO New England’s pre-summer peak demand forecasts.
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Updates on hot weather operations
The ISO has procedures in place to deal with tight system conditions.
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ISO-NE outlines power grid preparedness for summer season
Assuming typical weather conditions, the ISO predicts electricity demand will reach 24,553 megawatts this summer.
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Winter 2023/2024 recap: Warm weather, low peak demand contribute to lowest wholesale electricity prices in four years
The region saw its lowest winter peak demand since 1986/1987.
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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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Grid operators outline recommendations for gas-electric coordination
ISO-NE joined MISO, PJM, and SPP in releasing a position paper that identifies specific recommendations and suggested action steps.
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