New England's electric grid operators are expecting some extra demand for electricity during this weekend's Patriots Super Bowl appearance.
ISO-New England analyzed the Pats' appearance in last year's Super Bowl. It says the game appears to have caused more demand for power across the region than during Super Bowls where the Patriots weren't competing.
The grid operator's charts show a big rise in demand leading up to the start of the game. Then demand decreases steadily throughout, with slight bumps during halftime and right after the game ends.
ISO says its operators will be ready to respond to those “dips and spikes” – like "players celebrating in the end zone after a touchdown."
