NYISO Marks New Wind Power Record

Total output reached 1,571 megawatts on January 19

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RENSSELAER, NY (01/22/2016)(readMedia)-- Electricity generated by wind power in New York reached a new record earlier this week, according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). The new record of 1,571 megawatts (MW), set during the 5:00 p.m. hour on Tuesday, eclipsed the previous record of 1,524 MW that was reached on March 2, 2015.

As wind production reached 1,571 MW, it provided 9% of all energy generation in New York. The record output represents 90% of the 1,746 MW of installed wind capacity in New York State. One megawatt is approximately the amount of electricity required to supply 800 to 1,000 homes.

New York's total installed wind capacity is currently 1,746 MW. A real-time fuel mix display showing fuels used to generate electricity in New York State is now available on the NYISO website.