Colder-Than-Normal Winter Start Expected Across Western Canada, Northern U.S.

November 24, 2025--Written by Aaron Studwell for Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The North American power grid enters the season with a distinct set of reliability considerations. According to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation's (NERC) 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment, nearly all assessment areas report year-on-year demand growth, with winter peak demand rising by more than 20 gigawatts (GW). Although resource additions continue, mainly from batteries and