PRELIMINARY AGENDA

8:00 a.m.
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks - Stephen G. Whitley, NYISO President & CEO
   
Panel 1

Renewable Energy Sources
The panel will discuss resources available to meet New York State's Renewable Portfolio Standard and review the deliberations on a National Renewable Portfolio Standard.

10:45 a.m.
Morning Break
Panel 2

Transmission Infrastructure
The panel will explore the current and future state of New York's transmission infrastructure, focusing on the development of business drivers and public policies designed to meet economic, environmental and reliability needs. In doing so, the panel will examine state and federal efforts to further develop the transmission grid and integrate renewable generation.

Luncheon

Introduction: Karen Antion, NYISO Board Chair
Keynote Address: Jon Wellinghoff - Chairman, FERC

Panel 3

Dynamic Retail Pricing
Emerging technologies offer the opportunity to transition to dynamic retail rates that would allow customers greater control over their energy use and expenses. The panel will examine the costs, benefits, enablers and constraints associated with this transition.

3:00 p.m.
Afternoon Break
Panel 4

Infrastructure Investment Challenges
The panel will examine infrastructure investment in a volatile financial climate, identifying and discussing today's most prevalent challenges and opportunities.

4:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks - Stephen G. Whitley, NYISO President & CEO