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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A new study from ISO-NE finds that different technologies become more or less cost-effective over time. Land-based wind is consistently economical from 2033 to 2050, while photovoltaics (PV) support early decarbonization.

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October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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As part of its winter operations, ISO-NE monitors weather forecasts, energy supplies, and expected consumer demand. The goal is to identify potential energy shortfalls while there is time to prevent them or lessen their impact.

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#GridReliability 🔌💡
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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A combination of solar, wind, and battery storage could help the New England states achieve a large portion of their emissions reduction goals, a new ISO-NE study finds. But further reductions would drive rapidly escalating costs. 🔌💡

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October 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Did you know there are around 600 buyers and sellers in the region's wholesale electricity marketplace? Explore how the two markets ensure the constant availability of competitively priced power for the region: https://ow.ly/bAnm50X3RhB 🔌💡
September 30, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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New England just hit its 100th duck curve day, a clear sign that solar power is reshaping the region’s energy landscape. Since first observed in 2018, instances where midday energy use dips below overnight levels have increased steadily each year.

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September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Today and every day, ISO New England benefits from the expertise and innovation of our information technology staff, who help keep the lights on for the region.

Learn more about our IT professionals: bit.ly/3VQJQLH

#ITProfessionalsDay
September 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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ISO-NE is subject to a high level of regulation and enforceable standards on both federal and regional levels. Meeting those standards helps keep the power grid operating reliably for New England’s homes and businesses.

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September 11, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The Power System Modeling Group at ISO-NE helps ensure operators have the tools to keep electricity flowing safely and efficiently across the region.

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#GridReliability #ISONewEngland #PowerSystemModeling 🔌💡
September 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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ISO-NE system operators depend on sophisticated software to monitor the power grid every minute of every day. Learn how the power system modeling group ensures the control room has real-time visibility into what’s happening: bit.ly/4lU3st3

#ISOminute #ISONewEngland #Energy #powersystem
August 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Demand resources reduce consumption to help ensure enough electricity is available to cost-effectively maintain grid reliability. Learn about how they compete in the region's wholesale markets in our New England Power Grid State Profiles 2024–2025: bit.ly/4oYRGAo 🔌💡
August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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New England is home to a diverse and growing fleet of solar photovoltaic resources. Understanding how much electricity these resources produce is an important part of operating and planning the power system. Learn more: bit.ly/3JEydob 🔌💡
August 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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We are your neighbors—part of your community. We’re the not-for-profit, independent system operator dedicated to keeping your electricity flowing—today, tonight, and tomorrow. Learn more: bit.ly/45n2vV7

#newengland #energy #electricity #powergrid
August 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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The price of wholesale electricity changes every five minutes as transactions happen in the Real-Time Energy Market. This chart, part of ISO Express, captures the variability. Learn more: bit.ly/3JBNar2 🔌💡
August 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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ISO-NE is using machine learning algorithms and high-resolution weather data to identify risks to the region’s transmission network. The goal: enhancing the reliability of the bulk electric system. Learn more: bit.ly/4f0KdvY 🔌💡
July 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM