Governor Calls for Millions in Savings at ISO New England

CONCORD, N.H. - Today, Governor Kelly Ayotte called for reforms to a regional electricity market rule that has driven up energy costs by hundreds of millions of dollars, urging ISO New England to act quickly to lower Granite Staters' electric bills.

Data from the region's Internal Market Monitor shows the Day-Ahead Ancillary Services (DA A/S) program has cost an additional $921 million across New England since March 2025 - far more than the originally expected $140 million.

Governor Ayotte is calling on ISO-NE to quickly implement recommended fixes to bring down electricity costs and protect ratepayers.

"Electric bills are through the roof, and New Hampshire families and businesses shouldn't bear these unnecessary additional costs," said Governor Ayotte. "New England's electric system needs to be reliable and affordable, and it must be reformed immediately to lower costs for Granite Staters."

Governor Ayotte continues to prioritize lowering electric bills. Earlier this month, her nominee to chair the Public Utilities Commission, Chris Ellms, was confirmed by the Executive Council with affordability as a "top priority". The Governor has also directed the New Hampshire Department of Energy to work with legislators, experts, and stakeholders to pave the pathway for next-generation nuclear power in the Granite State.

Read Governor Ayotte's letter to the ISO New England Board of Directors.