North America
August 21, 2018
Power & Utilities | Wholesale Markets
Visual Primer Series
EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – New England Power Grid Sees No End to Worsening Winter Fuel Shortages
Reliance on Natural Gas, Constrained Pipelines, and Oil as Backup Fuel among Key Concerns
The New England grid operator has identified fuel security as the most pressing issue affecting regional reliability and energy affordability. Growing dependence on natural gas for power generation has been a concern, particularly during winter when natural gas is largely used for heating. The retirement of nuclear, coal, and oil powered plants has pushed the region to rely on costly, carbon-intensive oil-fired units to meet peak demand.
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