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Rarely Used Oil, Coal Helped Power New England During Recent Cold Snap

As reported by the Energy Information Administration, February 5, 2025
As reported by the Energy Information Administration, February 5, 2025 Below average temperatures in the eastern United States during the week of January 19, 2025, resulted in… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/rarely-used-oil-coal-helped-power-new-england-during-recent-cold-snap/

ISO NE – Not Ready for Prime Time?

Two recent reports raise serious questions about the regional electric infrastructure’s ability to scale production and transmission of renewable energy to meet clean energy targets.
Two recent reports raise serious questions about the regional electric infrastructure’s ability to scale production and transmission of renewable energy to meet clean energy… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/iso-ne-not-ready-prime-time/

Grid Operator: Electrification Demands 300% More Energy

ISO New England issues report on study analyzing impacts of a transformed future grid
ISO New England issues report on study analyzing impacts of a transformed future grid A reliable, decarbonized electric grid that can support the heating and transportation… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/grid-operator-electrification-demands-300-more-energy/

Get a Load of This

Electricity use in New England expected to increase over the next decade, according to 2022 report
Electricity use in New England expected to increase over the next decade, according to 2022 report Power grid operator ISO New England is projecting the region’s annual net… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/get-load/

One Million Heat Pumps (Part 2)

More than half the homes in Maine and Vermont will have one by 2031
More than half the homes in Maine and Vermont will have one by 2031 In June 2021, Oil & Energy published “One Million Heat Pumps,” a feature article on power grid operator ISO… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/one-million-heat-pumps-part-2/

Renewable Advocates Target ISO New England

Trade groups claim the grid operator unfairly favors natural gas
Trade groups claim the grid operator unfairly favors natural gas For years, state and local governments have been hounding grid operators for more clean energy resources to help… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/renewable-advocates-target-iso-new-england/

Power Plants Continue Binging Fuel Oil

Trend reported last issue continued through February
Trend reported last issue continued through February In last month’s cover story, Oil & Energy reported that 17.1 million gallons of fuel oil were consumed for power generation… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/power-plants-continue-binging-fuel-oil/

Once Again, Heating Oil Comes to the Rescue

Industry helped keep the lights on for millions of East Coast homes and businesses
Industry helped keep the lights on for millions of East Coast homes and businesses The alert went out on January 11 at 2:00 p.m. ISO New England, the region’s electric grid… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/once-again-heating-oil-comes-rescue/

Heating Industry to New England Governors: Do Not Repeat Texas’s Tragedy

After grid warning, dealer associations call for moratorium on electric heat pumps
After grid warning, dealer associations call for moratorium on electric heat pumps On December 16, 2021, NEFI and its state association partners delivered a letter to the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heating-industry-new-england-governors-do-not-repeat-texass-tragedy/

One Million Heat Pumps

New England grid operator expects over 1.1 million installations by 2030
New England grid operator expects over 1.1 million installations by 2030 Can your business afford to lose more than half of its customers over the next nine years? Can any… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/one-million-heat-pumps/

Loose Screw Economics

Heat pump conversions would unbearably burden both homes and the grid
At the 2019 Heating & Energizing America Trade Show (HEAT Show) in Providence, Rhode Island, Northeast heating oil industry leaders laid out the case for renewable liquid heating… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/loose-screw-economics/

Heat Waves and Cold Snaps Challenge Utilities

Utilities from coast to coast are struggling to keep the lights on due to supply limitations, inadequate maintenance and aging infrastructure. The utilities and regulators are quick to blame extreme weather, opposition to new infrastructure projects, and …
Utilities from coast to coast are struggling to keep the lights on due to supply limitations, inadequate maintenance and aging infrastructure. The utilities and regulators are… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/heat-waves-and-cold-snaps-challenge-utilities/

New England Grid Needs Broader Market Changes to Address Fuel Security

In a region that is already fuel-constrained, the lack of regional energy infrastructure in the Northeast has residents paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country. Now, New England’s grid could be at risk of losing two of its major energy…
In a region that is already fuel-constrained, the lack of regional energy infrastructure in the Northeast has residents paying some of the highest electricity rates in the… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/new-england-grid-needs-broader-market-changes-address-fuel-security/

ISO New England Publishes Operational Fuel-Security Analysis

Goal is to understand future effects of trends already affecting power system ISO New England, the independent operator of the region’s bulk power system and wholesale electricity marketplace, has released its Operational Fuel-Security Analysis. The stud…
Goal is to understand future effects of trends already affecting power system ISO New England, the independent operator of the region’s bulk power system and wholesale… https://oilandenergyonline.com/articles/all/iso-new-england-publishes-operational-fuel-security-analysis/

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