The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has announced a new record for hourly wind generation, marking a significant milestone in the state’s renewable energy achievements. On December 16, 2024, during the 11 p.m. hour, wind power facilities across New York generated 2,309 megawatts of electricity, providing 14.4% of the state’s energy demand. This is a notable increase from the previous record of 2,213 megawatts set on November 8, 2024, during the 1 p.m. hour.
One megawatt of electricity can power approximately 800 to 1,000 homes, showcasing the growing impact of wind energy in New York’s power grid.
“We’ve seen an appreciable increase in the contribution of wind generation to the state’s energy mix in recent years,” said Rich Dewey, President and CEO of NYISO. “Wind has low operating costs, is clean and renewable, and can help reduce our reliance on conventional generation. We anticipate this trend will continue as we conduct our future grid planning studies.”
Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), also emphasized the significance of the achievement. “This is another example of the critical role wind generation continues to play in New York’s transition to a zero-emission grid. We will continue to see more of these records as clean energy from large-scale renewables propels New York forward in building a thriving, green economy,” Harris said.
The achievement underscores the growing role of wind power in New York’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
