Electricity
Winter Events – El Niño
This winter we are currently in an El Nino pattern which typically brings warmer-than-average temperatures and more precipitation for the Northeast.
January 8, 2024
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Insights
Energy News
ISO New England Fuel Security Program – Mystic Cost of Service
In 2018 ISO New England announced plans for two new ancillary charges, Mystic Cost of Service & ISO-NE Winter Reliability.
September 29, 2023
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Electricity
Drivers of Wholesale Electricity Prices
In general, the two main drivers of wholesale electricity prices in New England are the cost of fuel used to produce electricity and consumer demand. Power Plant Fuel: Natural gas dominates electricity generation in New England, accounting for 52% of total power production in 2022. This reliance on natural gas makes wholesale electricity prices closely
September 8, 2023
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Electricity
Hurricane Season and the Energy Market
Hurricanes and tropical storms can have significant effects on the energy market due to their potential to disrupt both the supply and demand sides of natural gas and electricity.
August 25, 2023
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Electricity Price Components
What Renewable Energy Could Mean for Retail Energy Prices
How will federal, state, and private sector goals impact the cost of renewable energy and retail energy prices?
March 17, 2021
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Electricity Price Components
Winter is Coming. Are You Prepared?
How does volatile winter weather impact both the electricity and natural gas markets?
October 26, 2020
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Energy News
The Unforeseen Implications of Protecting the Grid
A new Executive Order will help protect the grid from cyber dangers, but will the ripple effect impact electricity costs?
May 14, 2020
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