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ISO New England: electrification will raise winter peak; managed EV charging can mitigate stress
Summary
The ISO told Vermont lawmakers it expects New England to shift from summer to winter peak as heating and transportation electrify, projecting increased annual energy use and larger winter peaks; managed electric‑vehicle charging was highlighted as a key mitigation tool.
ISO New England staff told the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on Jan. 23 that regional electrification of heating and transportation will materially change when and how much electricity is needed.
Sarah Adams said New England has been a summer‑peaking system for decades but the regionwide peak is projected to shift back to winter by the 2030s as heating and electric vehicle (EV)…
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