U.S. Energy Information Administration logo
Skip to sub-navigation
This page has no sub-navigation. Skip to page content.

Today in Energy More Today in Energy

Posted June 26, 2026

Metered electricity demand in the New York ISO falls midday because of small-scale solar ›

Springtime New York hourly electricity demand (March and April in selected years)

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Hourly Electric Grid Monitor

An increase in electricity generation from small-scale solar in New York has decreased the midday demand for metered electricity, amid overall declining load in the state. The trend is particularly notable in the early spring (March and April), when solar generation has an outsized impact because demand is relatively low and conditions for solar generation are favorable.

More ›

Previously in Today in Energy

Energy Education