NYISO Key Facts
Based in New York's Capital Region, the NYISO is a not-for-profit company governed by a 10-member independent Board of Directors. Participants and stakeholders in New York's electricity markets play a significant role in the NYISO's unique shared governance system. The NYISO employs over 400 people and occupies two locations in the Albany area. Given the technical complexity of the NYISO's mission, over a quarter of the company's staff are devoted to the development and support of information technology. The company has a diverse and engaged workforce, and has been recognized as a top employer in the region. In 2010, the NYISO’s record of contributions earned the Community Care Impact Award from the United Way of the Greater Capital Region.
Key Facts
Power Resources
- Generation
- Total Generation -2012 - 39,570 MW
- Generation added since 2000 - 9,174 MW
- Transmission
- Total Circuit Miles of Transmission - 2012 - 11,016 miles
- Transmission Capability added since 2000 - 1,640 MW
- Demand Response
- Total Demand Response available in Summer 2011 - 2,173 MW
Reliability Requirements
- Reliability Requirement -- Summer 2012 - 38,622 MW
- Total Resources Available -- Summer 2012 - 43,686 MW
Renewable Resources
- Total Renewable Resource Capacity - 2012 - 6,064 MW
- Total Existing Wind Generation (nameplate capacity) - 2012 - 1,414 MW
- Proposed Wind Generation (nameplate capacity) - 3,986 MW
Power Demands
- Total Electric Energy Usage – 2011 -- 163,330 GWh
- Total Electric Energy Usage – 2010 -- 163,505 GWh
- Actual Peak Usage – 2011 (July 22, 2011) - - 33,865 MW
- Record Peak Usage (August 2, 2006) -- 33,939 MW
