Reserve energy resources were activated Tuesday evening to account for the near-record power demand. Some experts say solar power played a key role in keeping the lights on.
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Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.
Maine to study whether creating local electric grid operator could cut costs, improve reliability
The first-in-the-nation proposal could shift control over some aspects of Maine’s power system from the nonprofit that oversees transmission lines and power plants across New England.
Heat wave trips up power plants, prompting New England grid operator to issue warning
ISO-New England declared a ‘Power Caution’ for more than 4 hours Tuesday as air conditioners cranked up at the start of what’s expected to be a 3-day heat wave.
New England grid operator says it’s prepared for peak electricity demands this summer
ISO-New England says it will have sufficient electricity to meet consumer demand, though an extreme heat wave could test the grid’s capacity.