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
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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FERC reviews a complaint regarding the incentive structure of the Regional Transmission Office (RTO).Some support3 reports
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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 report1 development inside
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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
One to three months ago
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Hydro-Quebec is involved in a power supply issue affecting Maine and the ISO New England grid, leading to emergency orders.Some support6 reports
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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
Gone quiet
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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
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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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What's reaching ISO New England
Events traced to ISO New England, step by step, newest firstAround ISO New England this week
News at the entities that move ISO New England most-
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralYale researchers and utility officials requested an investigation into critical infrastructure risks related to AI use.Moves ISO New England
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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission StructuralCities challenged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's new emissions standards move.Moves ISO New England
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Maine StructuralMacron's popularity decline fuels political turmoil while Troy Jackson is involved in the Maine Senate race.Moves ISO New England
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New Hampshire OperationalTim Murray resigned from his Lieutenant Governor post, leaving both New Hampshire and Massachusetts without an LG office.Moves ISO New England
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Massachusetts OperationalHealey addresses state affordability and outmigration issues while facing challenges from Oliver and economic headwinds from Trump policies.Moves ISO New England
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Connecticut OperationalSatish Krishnamurthy is identified as a professor of military science, alongside facts regarding the Air National Guard in Connecticut and Keller Army Hospital at West Point.Moves ISO New England
Connections
The 16 strongest of 105, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
James Danly Operational
Danly's team issued an emergency operational order to ISO New England.
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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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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Structural
FERC formally regulates ISO New England by issuing binding orders regarding operational rules and tariffs.
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Maine Structural
Maine law mandates that utilities operating within its jurisdiction must join ISO New England.
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New Hampshire Operational
New Hampshire considered leaving ISO New England, which subsequently took over regional transmission and wholesale markets.
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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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Boston Operational
ISO New England maintains a functional presence with operational staff located in the city of Boston.
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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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Acadia Center Mentioned together
Acadia Center publishes fact sheets based on operational data from ISO 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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Vermont Shared context
Vermont is located within the regional service area managed by 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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Aroostook County Shared context
Aroostook County is a geographic location within the service area of 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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Shell Transactional
Shell sold an asset into the ISO New England electricity market.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
3 events- FERC reviews a complaint regarding the incentive structure of the Regional Transmission Office (RTO).
- 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.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 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.
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.