In its quarterly assessment of reliability of the bulk electric system, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) examined forecasts of peak power demand, planned upgrades to the transmission system, and changes to the generation mix over the next five years.
Among the key findings, NYISO’s fourth-quarter Short-Term Assessment of Reliability (STAR) identified reliability violations in New York City and Long Island beginning in the summer of 2026. The violations are driven by generator deactivations, increasing consumer demand, and transmission limitations.
Further, the report reaffirms that the delayed completion of new offshore wind projects could exacerbate the previously identified New York City and Long Island reliability violations…