New England Power Grid Issues ‘Abnormal Conditions’ Alert Amid Heatwave

ISO New England has issued an ‘abnormal conditions’ alert and declared a Power Caution for the region for several hours during peak demand on Tuesday evening as a heatwave is straining the power grid this week. Weather forecasts predict that dangerous heat is heading into Boston for several days this week. The Boston area is under a Heat Advisory, or an Excessive Heat Watch, for nearly all of this week. At least three consecutive days of excessive heat are expected in Massachusetts and parts of New Hampshire this week—not…