ISO New England

If New England has a prolonged cold snap this winter, the operator of the electric grid warned they may have to shut off the power to homes and businesses. “NOAA is predicting better than average temperatures so things are looking good for this winter, if it’s a mild season we should be fine,” ISO New England President and CEO...

The operator of New England’s power grid says it could be forced to shut off power if there is a long period of very cold temperatures this winter.

Electric grid operators expect to be able to keep the lights on in New England this winter. But having come close to a major problem during a costly cold snap here four years ago and watching the recent struggles of power systems in California and Texas, ISO-New England is also doing more to highlight the risks the region’s power...