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 -2011 - 37,707 MW
- Generation added since 2000 - 8,650 MW
- Transmission
- Total Circuit Miles of Transmission - 2011 - 11,009 miles
- Transfer Capability added since 2000 - 1,290 MW
- Demand Response
- Total Demand Response as of August 2010 - 2,498 MW
Reliability Requirements
- Reliability Requirement -- Summer 2011 - 37,782 MW
- Total Resources Available -- Summer 2011 - 43,068 MW
Renewable Resources
- Total Renewable Resource Capacity - 2011 - 4,776 MW
- Total Existing Wind Generation (nameplate) - 2011 - 1,348 MW
- Proposed Wind Generation (nameplate) - 7,039 MW
Power Demands
- Total Electric Energy Usage – 2010 -- 163,505 GWh
- Total Electric Energy Usage – 2009 -- 158,780 GWh
- Actual Peak Demand – 2011 (July 22, 2011) - - 33,865 MW
- Actual Peak Demand – 2010 (July 6, 2010) -- 33,452 MW
- Record Peak Demand (August 2, 2006) -- 33,939 MW
