Power Grid Operator Says Demand For Power High But Manageable

The operator of the region's electric grid believes there's enough power to meet the estimated summer need under normal circumstances.

However, ISO New England warns that climate change has made the weather more volatile and less predictable.

According to a statement: Approximately 30,000 MW of capacity is expected to be available to meet New England consumer demand for electricity and required reserves. ISO New England employs a variety of resources to meet demand: generators that produce electricity using fuels such as natural gas, nuclear, oil, coal, hydro, biomass, wind, and sun; demand-response resources that reduce their energy use; and power imported into New England from New York and Canada

Demand for electricity is highest in the summer because of air conditioning. But officials say they will be able to meet the need.

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