NYISO wholesale prices peak around 2041 before declining, with Zone J holding a persistent premium over upstate zones

Around-the-clock wholesale price by zone (USD 2025/MWh)
West (A)
Genesee (B)
Central (C)
North (D)
Mohawk Valley (E)
Capital (F)
Hudson Valley (G)
Millwood (H)
Dunwoodie (I)
NYC (J)
Long Island (K)
NYISO avg
Source: Modo Energy Q1 2026 NYISO Forecast
Note: Zones A/B are upstate, zones C-I span central to lower Hudson Valley.
MODOENERGY