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What it’s going to take to keep New England’s lights on
Vamsi Chadalavada, CEO of ISO New England, is managing the region's electric grid amid rising energy demand, clean energy targets, and challenges from data centers. Natural gas currently supplies half of New England's energy, but initiatives like imported Canadian hydropower and offshore wind face uncertainties, including supply chain issues and political setbacks.
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