ISO-NE is the not-for-profit corporation responsible for overseeing the region’s bulk power grid, wholesale electricity markets, and power system planning.https://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mlvphfebs42cBatteries form a small but growing share of the resources providing energy to the New England grid. And for the first time, that share is now represented in the Resource Mix Graph and Resource Mix Chart on ISO Express, and our mobile app, ISO to Go. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dquTZ015 May 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvphfebs42chttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mlsulhksc22vElectricity bills can be confusing, and lately they’re more expensive. ISO New England operates the grid and wholesale markets. We don’t set retail rates or delivery charges. Watch to learn who does what, and what is behind the cost of electricity in the region. https://www.iso-ne.com/about/what-we-do/wholesale-vs-retail-electricity-costs?utm_term=rectin9ZnumlZH0xg&utm_campaign=consumer_education&utm_content=video-consumer&utm_medium=organic14 May 2026 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsulhksc22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mlobbhks5v2uIntegrating a new external tie line into the regional power grid took years of collaborative work involving experts from departments across ISO New England. A five-part series on ISO Newswire spotlights their contributions. https://bit.ly/4npe05B12 May 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlobbhks5v2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mllhb6d2gx2yISO New England continues to expand its ability to forecast the growth and impact of “behind-the-meter” resources, including solar panels and batteries. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nrJkRw11 May 2026 14:10 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllhb6d2gx2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3ml73w2dzc72uThe increased cost of electricity in recent years reflects a mix of factors, including fuel prices, weather, infrastructure needs, and public policy decisions. A new ISO-NE fact sheet breaks down the components of a typical retail electricity bill. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48HbGkr06 May 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml73w2dzc72uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3ml2hti6syj2iAs chair of the Transmission and Reliability committees, Nick Gangi's role is helping complex proposals move efficiently through the stakeholder process. He was a key player in a multi-year effort to integrate a new external tie line into the regional power grid. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tiKqAa04 May 2026 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2hti6syj2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mksjlm7xla2cThe region’s annual electricity consumption will increase by about 9% over the next decade, ISO New England projects in its latest annual CELT Report. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ORI9Oo01 May 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksjlm7xla2chttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mkppvt5sst2cThe first 2026 meeting of the Consumer Liaison Group (CLG) focused on climate resilience and grid innovation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4n1p5JT30 Apr 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkppvt5sst2chttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mknla7moju2iConnecting a new energy resource to the grid isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. In our latest ISO Minute, learn about the team that works with developers to ensure new power resources can connect safely and reliably to the regional power grid. https://bit.ly/4uhFBrE29 Apr 2026 17:01 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mknla7moju2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mkl36o22ok2hElectricity costs in New England have increased, like many everyday expenses. Your bill covers more than just energy; it includes generating the power, delivering it, and maintaining a reliable grid. So who determines what you pay? Watch to learn more:28 Apr 2026 17:08 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkl36o22ok2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mkigxxhiph2uThe ISO's Operations Technical Studies team performs detailed engineering analyses to understand the effects each new resource might have on the power system. They were key players in a multi-year effort to integrate an external tie line into the grid. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mVJDn927 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkigxxhiph2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mkax5utp4s2yFrom new transmission lines to evolving market rules, staff at ISO New England are working to ensure power grid operators are always ready for what’s next. Learn about the System Operations Readiness team: https://bit.ly/48ANL6824 Apr 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkax5utp4s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mk6gfxm4p62cAdding a external transmission line was new legal territory for ISO-NE. Helping the organization navigate the unfamiliar ground was Jillian Kasow, who brings a unique blend of legal expertise, energy policy insight, and an understanding of narratives. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tOlgtS23 Apr 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6gfxm4p62chttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mk3vx2d7b72yRetail electricity bills include several charges that help generate electricity, deliver it to your home, and keep the power system reliable. No single organization controls all of the costs. Learn more about what makes up a retail electricity bill: https://bit.ly/4cjNMOk22 Apr 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk3vx2d7b72yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mjzldwfqam2uSenior Computer Scientist Sacha Levwith supports software ISO-NE relies on to efficiently operate the power grid and wholesale markets. His skills were crucial to a multi-year effort to integrate a new external tie line. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eAtWj921 Apr 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjzldwfqam2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mjpddm4io525ISO New England’s External Affairs department will host virtual office hours from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11. Following a brief introduction to ISO New England, External Affairs staff will take questions from attendees. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4cPcpCq17 Apr 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpddm4io525https://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mjmkiens2n2qDemand on the regional power grid is lower during the spring, but that doesn’t mean ISO New England, electricity generators, and transmission providers are taking a break. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4tUL6ws16 Apr 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmkiens2n2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mjk2ovbmgk2lWhat's the difference between wholesale and retail electric prices? Wholesale prices change from hour to hour based on weather and demand. Retail prices change less often, set in longer-term rates by state public utilities commissions. Learn about these differences and more: https://bit.ly/48w3Yte15 Apr 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjk2ovbmgk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mjhjblz2ei23Published three times a year, the Regional System Plan Project List describes the status of pool transmission facility projects needed to ensure reliability in New England. Read about the spring update here: https://bit.ly/4vrphWG14 Apr 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhjblz2ei23https://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mjfahjm42k2iAs regulatory counsel at ISO-NE, Jillian Kasow's job is translating complex issues into clear, actionable guidance. Her skills were crucial to a multi-year effort to integrate a new external tie line into the regional power grid. Learn more: https://bit.ly/424J8gU13 Apr 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfahjm42k2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mj5o4jgiju2yISO-NE is subject to a high level of regulation and enforceable standards on both federal and regional levels. Meeting those standards helps keep the power grid operating reliably for New England’s homes and businesses. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sK7kAp10 Apr 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5o4jgiju2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mj3a6hekoj2wEvery spring, power generators and transmission lines get their tune-ups. Behind the scenes, ISO New England has a team planning every move to keep the grid reliable even when some equipment is off line. Learn more in this ISO Minute: https://bit.ly/4sWFBwZ09 Apr 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3a6hekoj2whttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3miyqjvlzah25A monthly ISO-NE report examines trends in output from wind and solar, battery storage, demand response, and various combustible fuels. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vhI3jp08 Apr 2026 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyqjvlzah25https://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mivwwprkrc2uA key factor influencing whether a given resource offers to produce electricity at negative prices is fuel availability. When a resource has excess fuel, it’s more likely to make a negative supply offer. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q6FZuh07 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivwwprkrc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mitn6q3jo32wIntegrating a new external tie line into the regional power grid was massive, multi-year effort involving multiple teams at ISO-NE. System Operations Readiness Manager Josh Lenzen is one of the people who helped make it happen. https://bit.ly/4veGS4c06 Apr 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitn6q3jo32whttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mim3sfhfuy2nNegative electric energy prices can occur at any time, depending on power system conditions. But they’re most common around midday in the spring, when demand for grid electricity tends be lowest. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4codXTO03 Apr 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mim3sfhfuy2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3miebwnfj5f2uThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has accepted the first phase of ISO-NE's proposed capacity market reforms, which aim to improve power system reliability and cost-effectiveness as the region’s resource mix evolves. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4m3W3cb31 Mar 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3miebwnfj5f2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mic3iyi24h2lLike most commodities, electricity is first produced and sold on the wholesale level before it is sold and distributed to consumers on the retail level. Learn more about who influences electricity prices: https://bit.ly/4uQDdcy30 Mar 2026 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mic3iyi24h2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mi2p67jixb2pAn interdisciplinary team from ISO-NE has been recognized with ESIG’s Excellence Award for developing tools that assess the grid’s ability to deliver energy during extreme weather conditions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uXYNvW27 Mar 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2p67jixb2phttps://bsky.app/profile/iso-ne.com/post/3mhy7rtun5o2iYou can’t get something for nothing. So why is it that wholesale electric energy prices are sometimes zero, or even less? This article explores the reasons: https://bit.ly/41trnYj26 Mar 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:dsjllms26x7deeez3ety6eom/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy7rtun5o2i