WESTERN MAINE (WMTW) - The controversial New England Clean Energy Connect transmission line, commonly known as the CMP corridor, is expected to be online and contributing to the New England power grid this winter.

ISO New England says that project, as well as the Vineyard Wind project, are both expected to be online this winter. With that expectation, ISO New England included energy from those projects in its winter forecast, which says ISO expects there to be enough energy to meet demand this winter.

ISO-NE anticipates winter electricity demand to peak at 20,056 megawatts (MW) under normal weather conditions. During extreme cold weather, demand is projected to peak at 21,125 MW. These demand forecasts are similar to last year’s when demand peaked at 19,607 MW on Jan. 22, 2025.

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