The industry was already struggling with rising costs, market saturation, and declining demand, and the constant sense of uncertainty over tariffs only adds to the stress.
ISO New England reported that “99.5% of the (New England) region’s electricity in 2024 was provided by natural gas, nuclear, hydro, imported electricity (mostly hydropower from Eastern
With Canada supplying a significant portion of the electricity, refined petroleum, and natural gas used in New England, many experts agree that consumers will likely bear the brunt of Trump’s tariff.
The move in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods could raise costs for 1.5 million customers in three border states.
Power disruptions could follow in Michigan and beyond if Ontario, Canada follows through on halting electricity exports amid the trade war.
A powerful storm will target the Northeast, bringing widespread impacts.Click here for a new, updated story - Potent New Storm Will Be Packed With 50-60 MPH Wind Gusts That Could Knock Out PowerThe system is due to arrive Wednesday