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ISO-NE is the not-for-profit corporation responsible for overseeing the region’s bulk power grid, wholesale electricity markets, and power system planning.
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The next quarterly meeting of the Consumer Liaison Group will feature keynote remarks from Commissioner David Rosner of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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November 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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ISO New England’s Regional System Plan is a comprehensive look at the 10-year horizon for New England’s power grid.

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2025 Regional System Plan - ISO Newswire
ISO New England’s Regional System Plan (RSP) is a comprehensive look at the 10-year horizon for New England’s power grid. It includes forecasts of electricity demand, an overview of the transmission system, discussion of the current and future resource mix, and a summary of current public policies, economic drivers, and environmental issues affecting the power system. It is not a plan for the development of energy resources in the region. The ISO publishes an RSP once every two years under…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Despite lower demand, wholesale electricity costs increased this summer due to higher fuel prices, according to the latest quarterly report from ISO New England’s Internal Market Monitor.

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Internal Market Monitor releases summer 2025 quarterly report - ISO Newswire
Despite lower demand, wholesale electricity costs increased due to higher fuel costs.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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One of the ways ISO-NE keeps the region informed about power system emissions is through the Estimated CO2 Emissions chart, part of the ISO Express data dashboard and ISO to Go mobile app.

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November 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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ISO New England is using innovative tools to assess energy shortfall risks this winter. In this ISO Minute, Mike Knowland shares how the Regional Energy Shortfall Threshold helps ensure the region is ready for winter.

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#ISONewEngland #ISOMinute #NewEnglandEnergy #Winter
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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ISO New England, the region’s electric grid operator, anticipates having sufficient resources to meet consumer demand for electricity this winter.

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#ISONewEngland #WinterOutlook #WinterEnergy #GridReliability
New England expected to have sufficient electricity supplies this winter - ISO Newswire
ISO New England uses numerous forecasts and analyses to project weather, expected demand for electricity, and the supply available to meet that demand.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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From generation to transmission to distribution, electricity follows a fascinating path to your light switch. This page walks you through each step of the journey.

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November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Did you see the Northern Lights? ISO New England monitors space weather and prepares for geomagnetic storms to ensure reliability of the power grid.

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#Geomagnetic #Solar #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #PowerGrid #NewEngland
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Planning the grid of the future is one of the ISO’s three critical roles. In this ISO Minute, Al McBride, vice president of System Planning, explains how the Regional System Plan helps ensure reliability now and 10 years in the future.🔌💡

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November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Every month, ISO Newswire breaks down the multiple factors affecting wholesale electricity prices, from fuel costs to electricity demand to the resource mix and estimated emissions.

Read about September's results here: https://bit.ly/3Xg25L9
Monthly wholesale electricity prices and demand in New England, September 2025  - ISO Newswire
Wholesale prices were up in both the day-ahead and the real-time markets in September.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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ISO-NE is assuming the role of asset condition reviewer at the request of stakeholders and as part of its commitment to regional collaboration and engagement.

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ISO-NE developing framework to assume the role of regional asset condition reviewer - ISO Newswire
The ISO will undertake this novel role at the request of stakeholders seeking increased oversight of transmission equipment replacements.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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New Englanders consumed about 3% less total electricity in June, July, and August than during the same period in 2024.

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Summer 2025 recap: Reliability maintained as grid sees highest peak in over a decade - ISO Newswire
New Englanders consumed about 3% less total electricity in June, July, and August than during the same period in 2024.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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How do you plan for the power grid of the future? In this ISO Minute, Al McBride discusses the Regional System Plan (RSP), a key part of the ISO’s mission to ensure reliability for the region. 🔌💡

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#ISONewEngland #RegionalSystemPlan #RSP25
November 4, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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ISO-NE's 2025 Regional System Plan includes forecasts of electricity demand and overviews of the current and future resource mix, transmission system, public policies, and economic drivers.

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#ISONewEngland #RegionalSystemPlan #RSP25
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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ISO-NE is developing a framework that will establish it as the independent reviewer of certain transmission equipment replacements in New England. 🔌💡

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ISO-NE developing framework to assume the role of regional asset condition reviewer - ISO Newswire
The ISO will undertake this novel role at the request of stakeholders seeking increased oversight of transmission equipment replacements.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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ISO-NE has released the draft 2025 Regional System Plan, a look at the 10-year horizon for New England’s power grid. 🔌💡

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#ISONewEngland #RegionalSystemPlan
2025 Regional System Plan identifies future needs of New England grid - ISO Newswire
The RSP assesses the types of projects needed over the next 10 years, but it is not a proposal to build specific projects.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The ISO New England Board of Directors help guide critical decisions that keep the lights on across the region. Our board plays a pivotal role in ensuring the grid and markets are run effectively and in line with our mission. 🔌💡

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October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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New England’s power grid operated reliably in June, July, and August, including during a heat wave that contributed to tight system conditions and the highest consumer demand for electricity in over a decade.

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Summer 2025 recap: Reliability maintained as grid sees highest peak in over a decade - ISO Newswire
New Englanders consumed about 3% less total electricity in June, July, and August than during the same period in 2024.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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ISO-NE has begun its Transitional Cluster Study, a milestone in a yearslong effort to create a more efficient process for new generating facilities and elective transmission upgrades to interconnect with the regional power grid.

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#PowerGrid #GridModernization 🔌💡
ISO-NE begins interconnection Transitional Cluster Study - ISO Newswire
FERC Order Nos. 2023 and 2023-A instituted interconnection process reforms that seek to address queue backlogs across the country.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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ISO New England’s independent 10-member board draws on expertise in finance, law, power grid operations, and regulation. Learn more about the board’s work and how to attend the open meeting on Nov. 5 here: https://ow.ly/ct0v50XfR8W
ISO Minute: Meet ISO New England’s Board of Directors  - ISO Newswire
In this ISO Minute, Cheryl LaFleur, chair of the ISO New England Board of Directors, provides insights into the collaboration that guide the board’s decisions and discussions.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The ISO has issued its 2026 Annual Work Plan, detailing high-priority initiatives for securing and advancing a reliable, cost-effective electric power system through innovation and collaboration.

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ISO-NE issues 2026 Annual Work Plan - ISO Newswire
The plan details high-priority initiatives for securing and advancing a reliable, cost-effective electric power system through innovation and collaboration.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Several kinds of resources provide the electricity New Englanders use. The Resource Mix Graph, part of the ISO Express data dashboard, shows how output from each resource type changes throughout the day.

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#NewEnglandEnergy #ResourceMix 🔌💡
October 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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The presentation and recording of a recent webinar on ISO New England’s 2024 Economic Study report, New England’s Evolving Grid, are now available online. The study models possible versions of the 2033-2050 regional grid.

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Now online: New England’s Evolving Grid webinar materials - ISO Newswire
The study models possible versions of the future grid to explore how the region might achieve emissions goals reliably and cost-effectively.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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In the future, encouraging EV charging during the day instead of at night could take advantage of high production from solar power, a new ISO-NE study finds. It could also help reduce the need for more expensive zero-carbon dispatchable technologies.

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October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Each month, ISO Newswire breaks down the multiple factors affecting wholesale electricity prices, from electricity demand to fuel costs to the resource mix and estimated emissions. Read about August's results here: https://ow.ly/SQEs50X7hG7

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Monthly wholesale electricity prices and demand in New England, August 2025 - ISO Newswire
Wholesale prices were up in both the day-ahead and the real-time markets in August.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM