NYISO Forecasts Adequate Capacity For Winter 2015-2016
December 04, 2015
New York’s electric system has the capacity to meet demand for electricity and the necessary operating reserves during extreme cold weather conditions through the 2015-2016 winter season, according to NYISO. The ISO anticipates a peak load demand of 24,515 MW, comparable to last winter’s peak of 24,648 MW. If extreme weather produces temperatures that are colder than the expected average, peak demand across the state could increase to approximately 26,100 MW. Installed generation capacity this winter amounts to 41,312 MW. Net external capacity purchases of 338 MW also have been secured for the winter, and when combined with the 885 MW of projected demand response, the total capacity resources equal 42,535 MW.