NYISO experienced a peak load of 31,293 MW on July 2, the highest demand so far this summer but falling far short of the all-time peak of 33,956 MW.

A high-pressure system that has swamped much of Texas with triple-digit temperatures has led to all-time systemwide peak records in ERCOT.

ERCOT set new all-time systemwide peak demand records July 18, reaching 72.2 GW between 4 and 5 p.m.

The bulk power system showed improved ability to rebound from severe storms last year while continuing to improve on most other reliability metrics.

Electric reliability in New York state declined last year compared to 2016 because of a severe wind storm in March, staff told the NYPSC.

ERCOT’s Independent Market Monitor released its annual State of the Market report, saying the wholesale market “performed competitively” in 2017.

MISO is asking stakeholders if they would like the RTO to provide generators an additional emergency notification declaring a maximum generation alert.

Triple-digit temperatures in parts of Texas last week sent energy demand into record territory and electricity prices soaring to nearly $1,500/MWh.

About 194,000 customers in New York were without electric power in the state after a series of thunderstorms hit on May 15, according to the NYPSC.

The severity of the 2017 hurricane season was a major topic at New Mexico State University’s annual Current Issues Conference this year.