ISO New England cuts 10‑year demand forecast to 9%
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- ISO New England trims its 10‑year demand forecast to a 9% increase, projecting 127,660 GWh in 2035 from 116,679 GWh this year.
- New England will see winter and summer peak loads converge at about 26.5 GW by 2035, ending the historic summer‑only peak pattern.
- CELT report attributes the lower outlook to reduced EV adoption and heat‑pump uptake after the expiration of federal tax credits and changes in state policy.
- Behind‑the‑meter solar will shave roughly 316 MW off the 2035 winter peak.
Why it matters: Utilities gain a 9% lower demand growth, cutting projected new‑plant investment by billions, easing capacity‑planning risk, and delaying the hiring of construction workers needed for new generation projects.
