Dive Summary:
- The New York Independent System Operator once again forecast record-breaking power usage Friday, predicting a peak of 34,600 MW—a number that would surpass the state's all-time record of 33,939 MW from 2006.
- The grid operator says it will have enough power to meet the demand, thanks in part to demand response programs put into effect as a heatwave toasted the region this week.
- Temperatures of 99 F were expected for Friday before expected thunderstorms cool off another 94 F day Saturday.
From the article:
... "Due to the performance of the generation fleet, demand response providers and strong coordination with New York's transmission owners, we expect to meet Friday's peak demand and maintain operating reserve requirements," NYISO spokesman Ken Klapp said. ...