The current electricity capacity status in New England is NORMAL. Conditions are considered normal when there is an ample supply of electricity to meet the region's expected demand.
Power Capacity Information
ISO New England has declared a POWER CAUTION for today. There is no need for public action. This notice is an advisory to NEPOOL wholesale market participants.
The POWER CAUTION has been declared because available capacity resources are insufficient to meet anticipated demand plus operating reserve reqruirements, and ISO New England has implemented OPERATING PROCEDURE NO. 4, Action During A Capacity Deficiency. OP 4 allows system operators to take a variety of actions to meet expected peak demand and maximize system operating reserves.
We will keep you advised of any significant changes in the status of the bulk power system and notify you when the POWER CAUTION is cancelled.
A POWER WATCH has been declared for today. A high demand for electricity in the region has created the need to conserve electricity. The POWER WATCH is expected to remain in effect throughout the day.
Customers can help by minimizing the use of air conditioners, turning off unnecessary lights and electrical appliances and doing laundry in the late evening or early morning hours. Businesses can help by shutting off unnecessary lights and office equipment, such as computers, when not in use. Your cooperation is appreciated.
A POWER WARNING has been declared for today, and is expected to remain in effect throughout this evening. ISO New England, the operator of the region's power grid, is urging customers to take steps to conserve electricity.
Customers are urged to reduce usage throughout the day, both at home and at work, including turning off unnecessary lights, equipment, and appliances, and minimizing the use of air conditioning.
Before leaving home, customers should make sure all unnecessary electrical applicances are turned off. However, officials stress that customers who require air conditioning and other electrical appliances for health and safety reasons should not restrict their use.
Taking these steps will help protect the region's electricity system. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Market Rule 1, Appendix H - Cold Weather Event Operations (MR 1, Appendix H), Cold Weather Watch has been declared by ISO New England.
The purpose of MR 1, Appendix H, is to notify participants in the wholesale electricity market and government regulators, including both utility and air regulators, when the combination of forecasted cold weather conditions and anticipated capacity outlook could impact reliable operation of New England's bulk power system. Implementation of MR 1, Appendix H, signals to the marketplace that additional resources may be needed to meet demand during extreme cold weather conditions.
A Cold Weather Watch is not a request for conservation. Please refer to Market Rule 1, Appendix H - Cold Weather Event Operations, for more information.
Market Rule 1, Appendix H - Cold Weather Event Operations (MR 1, Appendix H), Cold Weather Warning has been declared by ISO New England.
The purpose of MR 1, Appendix H, is to notify participants in the wholesale electricity market and government regulators, including both utility and air regulators, when the combination of forecasted cold weather conditions and anticipated capacity outlook could impact reliable operation of New England's bulk power system. Implementation of MR 1, Appendix H, signals to the marketplace that additional resources may be needed to meet demand during extreme cold weather conditions.
A Cold Weather Warning is not a request for conservation. Please refer to Market Rule 1, Appendix H - Cold Weather Event Operations, for more information.
Market Rule 1, Appendix H - Cold Weather Event Operations (MR 1, Appendix H), Cold Weather Event has been declared by ISO New England.
The purpose of MR 1, Appendix H, is to notify participants in the wholesale electricity market and government regulators, including both utility and air regulators, when the combination of forecasted cold weather conditions and anticipated capacity outlook could impact reliable operation of New England's bulk power system. Implementation of MR 1, Appendix H, signals to the marketplace that additional resources may be needed to meet demand during extreme cold weather conditions.
A Cold Weather Event is not a request for conservation. Please refer to Market Rule 1, Appendix H - Cold Weather Event Operations, for more information.
A Master/Local Control Center Procedure No. 2 (M/LCC 2) alert has been issued. M/LCC 2 is issued, either for the entire region or for a local area, when abnormal conditions on the regions bulk power system exist or are anticipated. M/LCC 2 is not a request for conservation.
For more information about this specific alert, please refer to the Notice posted on the Calendar found here.
For more information about the steps taken during Master/Local Control Center Procedure No. 2, please click here.
ISO New England is forecasting an ENERGY EMERGENCY in the Seven-Day Forecast.
The ENERGY EMERGENCY has been declared because the ISO is forecasting a shortage of fuel for generators resulting in a potential loss of operable generating capacity needed to meet requirements for system load and ten-minute operating reserves.
