Jon Lamson
ISO New England Correspondent
Prior to joining RTO Insider, Jon worked as a freelance journalist covering climate and environmental issues across New England, writing for a variety of national and local outlets. He loves hiking and long guitar solos. His favorite tree is the eastern hemlock, as well the paper birch and also the sugar maple.

Recent Articles
ISO-NE Wholesale Costs Subside in March After Costly Winter
After a winter of record prices, ISO-NE wholesale market values fell back to more typical levels in March amid milder temperatures and lower gas prices.
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ISO-NE, PJM Market Monitors Concerned about Vistra Acquisition of Cogentrix
Vistra’s acquisition of Cogentrix Public Utilities would increase market power and could undermine competition in ISO-NE and PJM, market monitors for the RTOs argued.
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New England TOs Seek Stay of ‘Astonishing’ Refund Obligations
Eversource Energy and Avangrid asked FERC to pause refund obligations stemming from the commission’s recent order cutting the return on equity for New England transmission owners and requiring the companies to issue extensive refunds.
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Mass. Gas Utilities Say Everett LNG Terminal Needed Beyond 2030
The Everett Marine Terminal will be needed to preserve the reliability of the Boston-area gas system beyond the 2030 expiration date of the facility’s current utility contracts, gas companies told regulators in recent filings.
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Data Center Interest, Opposition on the Rise in New England
Increased interest in data center development in New England has led to growing concern about potential negative effects on energy affordability and long-term resource adequacy.
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