ISO New England

Avangrid Powers Up Five Vineyard Wind 1 Turbines, Delivers Clean Energy to 30,000 Massachusetts Homes

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222142511/en/
    A GE Haliade-X Turbine Stands in the Vineyard Wind 1 Project Area 15 Miles South of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.
  • “Across Massachusetts, in 30,000 homes and businesses, when you turn on the light, you will now be using clean, affordable energy.
  • “The winds of change are blowing through Massachusetts, as Vineyard Wind now powers 30,000 homes in our state with clean, renewable energy,” said Senator Markey.
  • “Vineyard Wind is now delivering clean energy to the grid and our homes produced right off our shores!

Concentric Energy Advisors Welcomes Mark G. Karl as an Executive Advisor

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ("Concentric"), a recognized leader in management consulting services to the North American energy and water industries, continues to expand its executive-level expertise with the strategic hire of Mr. Mark G. Karl as an Executive Advisor.

Key Points: 
  • MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ("Concentric"), a recognized leader in management consulting services to the North American energy and water industries, continues to expand its executive-level expertise with the strategic hire of Mr. Mark G. Karl as an Executive Advisor.
  • Mr. Karl brings over four decades of energy industry experience, with a tenured history of operations in the wholesale electric market from design to implementation, including resource adequacy.
  • Before joining Concentric, Mr. Karl spent over 20 years at ISO New England, where he served as the Vice President of Market Development.
  • To learn more about career opportunities at Concentric or to receive industry news and insights, please visit Concentric's Careers page and subscribe to the Concentric Connection.

NPCC’s Winter Reliability Assessment Indicates Adequate Electricity Supplies Under Forecasted Conditions

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Northeast Power Coordinating Council’s (NPCC’s) annual winter reliability assessment forecasts its region will have an adequate supply of electricity this winter to meet projected peak demand under a variety of forecasted weather conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Northeast Power Coordinating Council’s (NPCC’s) annual winter reliability assessment forecasts its region will have an adequate supply of electricity this winter to meet projected peak demand under a variety of forecasted weather conditions.
  • An installed winter capacity of 169,291 MW is projected to be in place to meet the forecasted electricity demand, which is 1,257 MW less than last winter.
  • “NPCC’s assessment indicates adequate capacity margins and transmission capability to meet the region’s peak demand and required operating reserves under forecasted conditions this winter,” said Charles Dickerson, President and Chief Executive Officer of NPCC.
  • ISO New England has winter reliability programs in place to address regional energy security risks if prolonged extreme weather occurs.

NPCC Announces Northeast Gas/Electric System Study

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Monday, November 27, 2023

Today, the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) announced the launch of a northeastern regional gas infrastructure study to evaluate fuel supply to the region’s electric generation.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) announced the launch of a northeastern regional gas infrastructure study to evaluate fuel supply to the region’s electric generation.
  • The study will also reflect insight related to recent concerns presented at the June 20 New England Winter Gas-Electric FERC Forum regarding future reliability and affordability of the local gas distribution systems.
  • The independent system operators have no jurisdiction over the natural gas system and do not have the expertise to determine whether it will remain reliable as the energy industry evolves.
  • NPCC will post periodic status reports on its website at www.npcc.org .

VulnCheck Expands Executive Leadership Team to Accelerate Growth and Meet Surging Demand for Vulnerability, Threat and Exploit Intelligence

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

The senior cybersecurity experts join VulnCheck at a time of rapid growth and will help the company meet the growing demand for vulnerability, threat, and exploit intelligence.

Key Points: 
  • The senior cybersecurity experts join VulnCheck at a time of rapid growth and will help the company meet the growing demand for vulnerability, threat, and exploit intelligence.
  • “From the start, we’ve experienced explosive growth with our cyber threat intelligence services,” said Anthony Bettini, founder and CEO, VulnCheck.
  • “The new executive team has the right expertise, network, and cyber background to support the demand and help take VulnCheck to the next level.
  • To learn more about VulnCheck, its leadership and cyber threat intelligence services, visit https://vulncheck.com/ .

Convergent Energy and Power Partners with West Boylston Municipal Light Plant to Provide Cost-Reducing Battery Storage System

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, announced today its plans to provide Massachusetts’s municipally-owned utility company West Boylston Municipal Light Plant (WBMLP) with a battery storage system; the system is expected to stabilize costs for its customers and further insulate against rising energy costs.

Key Points: 
  • Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent), a leading provider of energy storage solutions in North America, announced today its plans to provide Massachusetts’s municipally-owned utility company West Boylston Municipal Light Plant (WBMLP) with a battery storage system; the system is expected to stabilize costs for its customers and further insulate against rising energy costs.
  • Convergent will finance, own, and operate the 3MW/9MWh utility-scale battery storage system for WBMLP, leveraging its proprietary energy storage intelligence, PEAK IQ®.
  • “West Boylston Municipal Light Plant is dedicated to keeping electricity rates stable for our customers while exceeding our greenhouse gas emission reductions goals,” says General Manager, Jon Fitch, West Boylston Municipal Light Plant.
  • We are thrilled to add a battery storage system to our clean and renewable energy mix and continue delivering cost-effective, sustainable electricity to our customers in partnership with Convergent Energy and Power.

Concentric Energy Advisors Welcomes Expert in Electricity Markets Economics

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Friday, June 9, 2023

, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ("Concentric") experts in guiding clients through the complex and continuously evolving issues, opportunities, and challenges confronting the energy and water industries, today announced the appointment of Jeff McDonald, Ph.D. as a Vice President.

Key Points: 
  • , June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ("Concentric") experts in guiding clients through the complex and continuously evolving issues, opportunities, and challenges confronting the energy and water industries, today announced the appointment of Jeff McDonald, Ph.D. as a Vice President.
  • Dr. McDonald has over 20 years of experience in the economics of wholesale electricity markets and is an expert in market design, performance, and monitoring.
  • Dr. McDonald is also a testifying expert on wholesale electric market design, just compensation for generator assets, market competitiveness, and cost allocation.
  • "We are excited to welcome Jeff to Concentric and share his expertise with our clients," said Danielle Powers , Executive Vice President at Concentric.

LS Energy Solutions Announces First Commercial Deployment of AiON-ESS Energy Series with Strata Clean Energy

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LS Energy Solutions (“LS-ES”), a leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with Strata Clean Energy (“Strata”) for the first commercial deployment of its AiON-ESS Energy Series all-in-one energy storage system.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LS Energy Solutions (“LS-ES”), a leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with Strata Clean Energy (“Strata”) for the first commercial deployment of its AiON-ESS Energy Series all-in-one energy storage system.
  • Strata, a nationwide provider of utility-scale clean energy projects, will operate the AiON-ESS units to provide peak shaving services for a New England utility.
  • “We’re thrilled to announce the first commercial installation of the AiON-ESS Energy Series,” said Steve Fludder, CEO of LS Energy Solutions.
  • We’re pleased to be working with fellow clean energy partners in Strata, and we look forward to continuing our partnership.”
    “The AiON-ESS Energy Series makes a great addition to our battery storage portfolio,” said Joshua Rogol, President of Strata Clean Energy.

LS Energy Solutions Announces First Commercial Deployment of AiON-ESS Energy Series with Strata Clean Energy and Green Mountain Power

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LS Energy Solutions (“LS-ES”), a leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with Strata Clean Energy (“Strata”) for the first commercial deployment of its AiON-ESS Energy Series all-in-one energy storage system.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LS Energy Solutions (“LS-ES”), a leading provider of grid-connected energy storage solutions, announced today that the company has partnered with Strata Clean Energy (“Strata”) for the first commercial deployment of its AiON-ESS Energy Series all-in-one energy storage system.
  • Strata, a nationwide provider of utility-scale clean energy projects, will operate the AiON-ESS units to provide peak shaving services for Green Mountain Power (“GMP”), a leading provider of progressive clean-energy solutions in Vermont.
  • “We’re thrilled to announce the first commercial installation of the AiON-ESS Energy Series,” said Steve Fludder, CEO of LS Energy Solutions.
  • With the units supplied by LS Energy Solutions, we’re able to help Green Mountain Power meet its clean energy goals and build a smarter grid.”
    Though the Vermont projects mark the first deployment of the AiON-ESS Energy Series, the system’s companion unit, the Power Series, is currently installed in New Jersey and Maryland.

Leap Expands into New England, Launches Grid Services Offerings to Drive the Growth of Distributed Energy Resources in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

Through this expansion, distributed energy resources (DERs) located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be able to leverage the Leap platform to easily participate in grid services programs that compensate resources for lowering their energy usage or exporting energy back to the grid.

Key Points: 
  • Through this expansion, distributed energy resources (DERs) located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island will be able to leverage the Leap platform to easily participate in grid services programs that compensate resources for lowering their energy usage or exporting energy back to the grid.
  • Through its partners, Leap will bring new value to tens of thousands of electric vehicle, energy storage, and smart building customers in New England.
  • “Leap is well-positioned to deploy compelling grid services value stacks for our partners in New England,” said Andrew Hoffman, Chief Development Officer at Leap.
  • Nuvve is deploying a V2G project with a Rhode Island school district’s fleet of electric school buses and using Leap’s platform to participate in grid services.