ISO New England.
oversees the operation of New England's bulk electric power system
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 104
What's happening
Active this week
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Constellation is expanding its ISO New England portfolio and growing its presence in the PJM market through acquisitions, including a gas portfolio.Some support1 report
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ISO New England proposes suspending the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and fixed fee while publishing operational data.Some support1 report1 development inside
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FERC reviews a complaint regarding the incentive structure of the Regional Transmission Office (RTO).Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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A successful program is underway in Connecticut, involving the state government, DEEP, and ISO New England.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Reports include ISO New England managing the regional electric grid, a solar drop compared to Millstone Power Plant in Connecticut, and a personal solar installation story.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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New Hampshire is considering leaving the ISO New England grid following a study on regional autonomy reforms.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ISO New England has taken over the transmission and wholesale markets in New Hampshire.Some support1 report
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The ISO New England grid is facing power demands requiring new energy sources, with Northern Maine linking to the Canadian grid, and the Commission encouraging renewable development.Well supported3 reports3 developments inside
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Winslow Power formed through partnerships between Northampton, Olympus Power, and Vistra, acquiring assets in Maine and ISO New England.Some support1 report
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ISO New England oversees the bulk electric power system, noting that natural gas is the largest source of electricity.Well supported4 reports
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ISO New England, which manages the wholesale electricity market for the state, is currently dealing with high demand leading to rising wholesale prices in Massachusetts.Some support1 report
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FERC ordered grid operators, including Southwest Power Pool, ISO New England, and PJM Interconnection, to revise operational rules.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
Gone quiet
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FERC has ordered various RTOs and ISOs to reassess their rules regarding large-load facilities, linking to the broader AI competition theme.Some support1 report1 development inside
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National Grid is rebuilding a transmission line in Central Massachusetts, transporting Vermont hydropower to northern counties.Some support1 report
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Around ISO New England this week
News at the entities that move ISO New England most-
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralA data center project involving DeepGreen Cook Inlet is seeking preliminary permits from the FERC while facing opposition from the Kenai Peninsula Borough.Moves ISO New England
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission assessed the viability of a 350 MW facility interconnection involving Eversource Energy.Moves ISO New England
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New Hampshire OperationalAyotte signed an executive order in New Hampshire on September 25, 2026, involving the Department of Transportation and waiving tolls.Moves ISO New England
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Massachusetts OperationalAn unnamed entity (T) is considering Keolis for a new contract in Massachusetts, while also warning about economic operational risks and providing advisory on operational costs.Moves ISO New England
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Connecticut OperationalA case involving Edward Myers is due in Superior Court in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and he previously worked for the Connecticut DOT.Moves ISO New England
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Constellation TransactionalEuropeans are doing business globally, and Holger Mueller is an analyst at Constellation Research.Moves ISO New England
Connections
The 15 strongest of 104, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
New Hampshire Operational
New Hampshire considered leaving ISO New England, which subsequently took over regional transmission and wholesale markets.
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James Danly Operational
Danly's team issued an emergency operational order to ISO New England.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC formally regulates ISO New England by issuing binding orders regarding operational rules and tariffs.
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
A complaint asks FERC to mandate thorough review by ISO New England.
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Massachusetts Operational
ISO New England operates the bulk electric power system and wholesale electricity market that serves the operational needs of the state of Massachusetts.
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Connecticut Operational
ISO New England operates within the regional energy market structure that includes Connecticut's participation in specific programs like RGGI.
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New England Shared context
ISO New England operates as the regional grid and energy market manager within the geographical context of New England.
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National Grid Shared context
ISO New England operates as the regional power grid management body within which National Grid functions.
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Boston Operational
ISO New England maintains a functional presence with operational staff located in the city of Boston.
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Acadia Center Mentioned together
Acadia Center publishes fact sheets based on operational data from ISO New England.
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Constellation Transactional
A deal expanded Constellation's portfolio within the ISO New England market.
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Vermont Shared context
Vermont is located within the regional service area managed by ISO New England.
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New York Shared context
New York operates within the regional power market managed by ISO New England.
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Aroostook County Shared context
Aroostook County is a geographic location within the service area of ISO New England.
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Shell Transactional
Shell sold an asset into the ISO New England electricity market.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- Constellation is expanding its ISO New England portfolio and growing its presence in the PJM market through acquisitions, including a gas portfolio.
- ISO New England proposes suspending the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and fixed fee while publishing operational data.
- FERC reviews a complaint regarding the incentive structure of the Regional Transmission Office (RTO).
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
6 events- Hydro-Quebec is involved in a power supply issue affecting Maine and the ISO New England grid, leading to emergency orders.
- Reports include ISO New England managing the regional electric grid, a solar drop compared to Millstone Power Plant in Connecticut, and a personal solar installation story.
- New Hampshire is considering leaving the ISO New England grid following a study on regional autonomy reforms.
- Winslow Power formed through partnerships between Northampton, Olympus Power, and Vistra, acquiring assets in Maine and ISO New England.
- ISO New England oversees the bulk electric power system, noting that natural gas is the largest source of electricity.
- ISO New England, which manages the wholesale electricity market for the state, is currently dealing with high demand leading to rising wholesale prices in Massachusetts.
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June 2026
4 events- The ISO New England grid is facing power demands requiring new energy sources, with Northern Maine linking to the Canadian grid, and the Commission encouraging renewable development.
- FERC ordered grid operators, including Southwest Power Pool, ISO New England, and PJM Interconnection, to revise operational rules.
- FERC has ordered various RTOs and ISOs to reassess their rules regarding large-load facilities, linking to the broader AI competition theme.
- National Grid is rebuilding a transmission line in Central Massachusetts, transporting Vermont hydropower to northern counties.