MISO’s 2025 resource survey paints a cautious picture: There’s enough juice to get through next summer, but beyond that? It’s a balancing act between load growth, retirements, and a clogged queue of renewables. (MISO)
MISO projects a summer 2026 surplus of up to 6.1 GW—but that still leaves a 3.1 GW gap to hit planning reserve targets. Demand is growing at a 2.2% annual rate across the region.
Worth noting: Winter’s the new wildcard. As solar ramps up, seasonal risk is shifting away from summer peaks. The interconnection queue is still bloated (296 GW) and over 70% of the signed-but-not-online capacity is wind or solar—most of it lacking firm winter accreditation.