Phew: The region is predicted to “maintain sufficient capacity to meet demand” over the next five years, the grid operator noted, according to its survey of resource owners.
Members plan to add an average 15 GW/year of accredited summer capacity, and 12.4 GW/yr of accredited winter capacity. Meanwhile, MISO’s compound annual load growth rate is projected to range from 3.1% to 5.1%.
The details: MISO states and utilities plan to add record levels of resource additions (driven largely by natural gas, along with “strong growth” slated for wind, battery storage, and solar.) This shifts seasonal reliability risk toward winter, MISO explained.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Wed, Jun 3
NEWS: MISO is prepared to tackle rising demand—if all goes according to plan.
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