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Grid Modernization and Reliability

EVERSOURCE ENERGY · 2026-08-04 · Importance 37 · Surprise 42

Eversource warned that New England could face rolling blackouts unless the region materially increases energy supply. The warning followed heatwaves during which demand nearly approached available supply, while baseload plant retirements are reducing system capacity. Eversource said demand response and renewable generation alone are insufficient, implying a need for additional generation and grid investment to preserve reliability and affordability.

Key facts

• Analysts expressed skepticism regarding a proposed advanced metering infrastructure initiative that has a negative benefit-to-cost ratio. source