07 October 2011

ISO-NE Discusses Issues Facing New England’s Power Grid in the Near Future

ISO New England, the independent, not-for-profit corporation established by the federal government in 1997 to run the wholesale electricity markets across New England, recently identified five challenges facing New England’s power grid (including the integration of a greater level of variable resources, the potential retirement of aging resources, and the region’s increased reliance on natural gas) and their impact on the region.

Media report:

Boston Globe: Report: New England power grid facing challenges (6 OCT 11)

Background information:

ISO-NE Strategic Planning Initiative - Presentation (6 OCT 11)

ISO-NE Strategic Planning Initiative Remarks (accompanying presentation) (6 OCT 11)

ISO New England

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