News
2019 Annual Work Plan outlines major ISO-NE priorities and activities for coming year
October 1, 2018
The work plan, published each September and updated each March, outlines major priorities and activities for the year that are designed to improve upon existing ISO systems, practices, and services to New England. Detailed within are expected timelines and objectives related to planning/operations, markets, and capital projects. The ISO seeks stakeholder input on its work plan by sharing and discussing it with the Participants Committee.
Helping solve energy challenges can provide mission-driven service for vets
October 1, 2018
Norm Sproehnle, ISO New England Manager of Outage Coordination and U.S. Navy veteran, discussed New England’s Fuel Security Challenge with approximately 25 people at the 2018 Veteran’s Energy Seminar, held at Boston University last month. According to their website, “the Veteran’s Energy Seminar is designed to inspire veterans to use their technical skills and knowledge to continue service to the country after they leave the military in a way that positively impacts our national security.”
Microgrids are key part of new energy landscape
September 26, 2018
New England’s power system is transitioning to a future with increasing amounts of renewable and distributed resources, and microgrids are an exciting example of both. This past August, the Otis Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts unveiled its brand-new microgrid that can meet the base’s electricity needs should it be disconnected from the power system. It consists of a 1.5 megawatt (MW) wind turbine, a 1.6 MW diesel generator, and a 1.6 MW battery.
Calendar
Forward Capacity Market (FCM 101) |
October 22, 2018
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Forward Capacity Market (FCM 101) |
October 23, 2018
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NEPOOL Transmission Committee |
October 23, 2018
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Forward Capacity Market (FCM 101) |
October 24, 2018
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Supplier Sector Meeting |
October 24, 2018
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