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ISO-NE's Day-Ahead Ancillary Services Initiative (DASI) costs have exceeded initial estimates, driving retail rate increases across New England. Municipal aggregation programs cite DASI as the primary driver of March 2026 rate hikes.
ISO New England proposes reducing the performance payment rate by over 60% to address excessive penalties in the capacity market. Follows the most expensive winter in ISO-NE history ($6B, 2025/2026). Impact analysis for New England commercial buyers.
ISO New England confirms Winter 2025/2026 was the most expensive in wholesale market history. Energy market values for Dec-Jan-Feb totaled ~$6 billion. Coldest winter in 20 years drove highest winter energy use since 2014 and peak load since 2018.
ISO New England files historic capacity market redesign with FERC, replacing 3-year forward auctions with seasonal prompt auctions. March 31, 2026 approval deadline for 2028 implementation.