Dive Summary:
- The New York Independent System Operator is expecting a near-record demand for electricity over the next few days as temperatures remain above 90 degrees.
- Due to the heat wave, the NYISO is calling for the use of demand response programs between 1 and 6 p.m. Monday downstate and in all zones statewide between 12 and 6 p.m. Tuesday.
- Peak demand Monday is expected to hit 33,300 megawatts, just short of the Aug. 2, 2006 record peak demand of 33,939 megawatts, and the demand response programs are meant to reduce consumer energy usage.
From the article:
... "While New York currently has sufficient resources to meet the higher demand for electricity, it is important for all electricity consumers to follow the conservation advice of their local utility," said Stephen Whitley, president and CEO of NYISO. ...