State sees adequate power for summer
Newsday - 4-20-2005
The operator of New York state's electricity grid said Wednesday the power outlook for this summer should be "adequate," with somewhat larger reserve margins than in recent years.
The New York Independent System Operator expects peak electricity demand to reach 31,960 megawatts this summer, up from 31,400 in the summer of 2004. A megawatt is enough power for 800 to 1000 typical homes.
Statewide, the NYISO expects to have a 1,522 megawatt margin over its minimum requirements, while New York City and Long Island, respectively, should have 330 megawatts and 240 megawatts over their minimum requirements.
The NYISO did issue a warning about long-range power supplies, especially in New York and Long Island, citing possible shortfalls beginning between 2008 and 2011.
"The lessons learned from both the blackout of 2003 and data included in today's report indicate that we cannot ignore the major issues that we face," said Mark S. Lynch, the newly appointed president and CEO of the NYISO. "The increase in demand and the lack of new generation, along with the failure of state and federal lawmakers to pass important energy legislation, pose great risks to reliability."
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