06/12/2026
Demand for electricity continues to grow and New York State’s aging grid cannot keep pace. Summer heat waves and severe storms will only put more stress on the grid. In its newly issued 2026 Report, NYS grid operator, NYISO, warns of our aging power grid’s ability to meet peak demand this summer, stating that “…the electric system is operating with the narrowest reliability margins in recent years.” will strengthen grid resiliency and reliability. Read full report here: https://www.nyiso.com/documents/d/guest/2026-power-trends