ISO New England Publishes 2011-2012 Regional Electricity Outlook and 2010 Financial Report

ISO New England has published its fourth annual Regional Electricity Outlook, Bringing Possibilities Into Focus.  Through the Regional Electricity Outlook, ISO-NE hopes to help New England’s energy stakeholders understand the causes and impacts of the challenges facing New England’s evolving electricity landscape.  The report identifies challenges in the areas of “Resource Performance and Flexibility,” “Increased Reliance on Natural-Gas-Fired Capacity,” “Generation Retirements,” “Integration of Variable Resources” and “Aligning System Planning and Wholesale Electricity Markets.”  It discusses “Advancing Grid Planning and Market Design” and describes the gains made by ISO-NE, market participants, states, and other stakeholders toward securing a more reliable and sustainable electricity future for the New England.  Finally, the report provides key facts such as the fact that there has been approximately $4 billion in transmission investment in the region since 2002, with another $5 billion planned.

ISO New England has also published its 2010 Financial Report. That annual report includes a Management Discussion and Analysis that describes last year’s operations and impacts on ISO-NE’s financial position as well as ISO-NE’s audited financial statements. The Regional Energy Outlook and the Financial Report are posted together on ISO-NE’s website.