Dive Summary:
- The New York Independent System Operator, which operates the state's power grid, instituted its demand response programs for a fourth day Thursday due to the ongoing heatwave.
- NYISO also predicted that peak electricity usage would reach 34,450 megawatts, breaking the August 2006 record of 33,939 MW.
- Unlike Monday and Wednesday, demand response program has been activated for the entire state instead of just the New York City area.
From the article:
... The grid operator said its demand response programs can reduce power usage by more than 1,250 MW.
Demand response program participants are compensated for reducing electricity use - and could be penalized for not doing so - by raising air conditioner thermostats and by turning off unnecessary lights and other equipment, including elevators. Putting on-site generators into use also reduces the amount of power needed from the grid. ...