Utility Dive•about 2 months ago
Northeast grid operators confident facing winter demand as heating electrification rises
Key Takeaway
The Northeast's impending shift to a winter-peaking grid due to electrification will fundamentally alter capacity market needs, transmission planning, and demand-side management strategies for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •New England's grid (ISO-NE) is projected to become winter-peaking by the mid-2030s, driven by rising heating electrification.
- •This fundamental shift will likely create new capacity market opportunities and alter seasonal price volatility, particularly during colder months.
- •Developers should anticipate evolving capacity needs and PPA structures focused on winter reliability, while large power consumers must reassess demand management strategies for future winter peaks.
Topics
capacity-marketinterconnectpolicytransmission