Editorial: Power Grid Shows  It’s Ready to Meet Region’s Demand

Editorial: Power grid shows it’s ready to meet region’s demand

With every air conditioner in our area running 24/7 over the last several days due to a heat wave that pushed temperatures to 100 degrees and above, you might be wondering if ISO New England, the operator of the region’s power grid, has managed to keep up with demand. Back in May, ISO NE indicated it expected to have an energy supply sufficient to meet consumer demand for electricity over the summer. The utility’s usage estimates were put to the…

Editorial: Power grid shows  it’s ready to meet region’s demand

With every air conditioner in our area running 24/7 over the last several days due to a heat wave that pushed temperatures to 100 degrees and above on Tuesday, you might be wondering if ISO New England, the operator of the region’s power grid, has managed to keep up with demand. Back in May, ISO NE indicated it expected to have an energy supply sufficient to meet consumer demand for electricity over the summer. The utility’s usage estimates were…

Sweltering heat strains New England power grid, nearly breaks record for usage

Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.

Summer Heat Exposes Cracks in New England’s Energy Grid - Power The Future

This week’s heatwave exposed the fragility of New England’s energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, as Boston hit 101 degrees, more than 11,000 residents across Massachusetts lost power. In towns like Middleborough, the lights and air conditioning went out during the peak of the heat, forcing local officials to open emergency cooling centers to protect vulnerable residents. These were not isolated incidents; they were symptoms of a grid pushed to its…