ISO-NE

ISO New England Inc. is a regional transmission organization that oversees the operation of the electricity transmission system, coordinates wholesale electricity markets, and manages power system planning for the states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and most of Maine.
RGGI Carbon Auction Prices Drop 22%
Carbon dioxide allowance prices dropped 22% at the 34th Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction, renewing calls to tighten emission limits.
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Mass. Considering Storage Mandate
More than 300 people attended or live-streamed Raab Associates’ 152nd New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable which focused on energy storage.
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FERC OKs Changes to ISO-NE Dispatch Rules
FERC approved ISO-NE dispatch rule changes requiring almost 1,100 MW of non-dispatchable generation to purchase equipment.
Overheard at the ISO-NE Consumer Liaison Group Meeting
New England appears poised to withstand another winter of tight natural gas supplies, an RTO official told the ISO-NE Consumer Liaison Group meeting.
ISO-NE Study Sees Little Savings from Keene Road Tx Upgrade
An ISO-NE market efficiency transmission project intended to release bottled wind resources in Maine may not be cost-effective, according to a draft report.
LaFleur Backs NEPOOL Market-Climate Collaborative
NEPOOL's collaborative process to address climate change while preserving wholesale electricity markets won endorsement from FERC Comm. Cheryl LaFleur.
Connecticut Advances Small-Scale Renewables Contracts
Connecticut has selected 25 small scale renewables projects totaling 402 MW to negotiate PPAs with the state’s two electric distribution companies.
Overheard at the US/Canada Energy Conference
Speakers at the 24th U.S./Canada Energy Trade and Technology Conference discussed the need for modernizing New England's grid and an uncertain future.
ISO-NE Capacity Requirement Shows Flat Demand, More Solar
The installed capacity requirement ISO-NE filed with FERC shows a continuing trend of declining load growth and a greater reliance on behind-the-meter solar.
Renewables Win Some, Lose Some in State Election Results
Renewable energy made gains in some states, but other state election results were not as favorable or as expected.

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