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A Note from NYISO President & CEO Rich Dewey on Power Trends 2026

The transformation now underway in New York’s electric system stands alongside two defining periods in our history: the original buildout of the grid during the turn of the last century, and the sweeping expansion that followed World War II. In each of those moments, the Empire State met a surge in economic growth and technological change with vision, investment, and a commitment to reliability.

Keeping the Lights on in Unprecedented Times: Looking Back at Sequestered Grid Operations During COVID-19

In March 2020, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world were adjusting to the new normal of working at home. Meanwhile, 37 NYISO staff were adjusting to living – and sleeping! – at work.

Podcast Ep. 44: Wind and Solar Are Rising; Udayan Nair on What It Means for the Grid

Wind and solar resources are providing more clean, low-cost electricity to the grid than ever before, but the intermittent nature of renewable generation requires careful planning.

NYISO’s Grid Alert System Keeps New Yorkers Informed

As summer draws near, the NYISO’s grid alert system will be essential for keeping the public informed about operational changes to the bulk electric system.

Wholesale Electricity Prices Down as Weather Warms

Wholesale electricity prices have dropped considerably in New York after a particularly frigid winter which resulted in soaring demand and operational challenges resulting in the need for emergency procedures to operate the grid reliably.

VIDEO: New York Needs New Generation Now to Address Reliability Risk

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Podcast Ep. 43: U.S. EIA Analysts on Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) and Rising Electricity Prices

A surge in natural gas prices this winter was a reminder of the relationship between fuel markets and wholesale electricity prices.

VIDEO: Winter Storm Fern’s Impact on Reliability and Prices

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Winter Weather Strain Highlights Importance of Propel NY Project

Extreme weather is proving to be a persistent challenge for grid operators, highlighting the importance of having sufficient generation to meet spiking demand. But it’s not only generation that matters in these events – transmission plays a critical role too.

Winter Storm Fern, Cold Front Test New York’s Grid

When Winter Storm Fern swept across New York, it brought more than white‑out conditions and biting temperatures. The prolonged event also revealed how weather, aging generation, and fuel market pressures can collide to challenge the grid and raise electricity prices.

Podcast Ep. 42: Least-Cost Reliability: Even When Fuel Prices Run High

Electricity prices are rising across New York, and understanding what drives those costs has never been more important. In this Power Trends podcast, NYISO Vice President of Market Structures Shaun Johnson breaks down the factors shaping today’s electricity supply charges and explains how wholesale markets produce the most cost-efficient solutions to meet consumer demand.

Explainer: Impact of National & Global Conditions on Electricity Prices in NY

This white paper explains that higher natural gas prices, growing demand from large loads, aging power generation resources, cold weather, and supply chain challenges are placing upward pressure on electricity costs

VIDEO: What’s Behind Rising Electricity Prices in New York

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Natural Gas Prices This Winter: What It Means for Grid Reliability and Consumers in New York

As winter sets in, high natural gas prices are once again poised to drive up both heating bills and electricity costs across the state.

Podcast Ep. 41: Planning for Multiple Futures

New York’s electric grid is at an inflection point. In the latest Power Trends podcast, Senior Vice President of System and Resource Planning Zach Smith unpacks two critical reliability reports recently issued by the NYISO: the Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP) and the 2025 Third Quarter Short-Term Assessment of Reliability (STAR).

Modernizing Our Generation Fleet: Replacing Aging Generation Can Cut Emissions, Costs

In a time when reducing the grid’s carbon emissions is a priority, building and upgrading gas plants may seem counterintuitive. But in fact, it is a strategy that can support the ongoing build-out of renewables, including solar, wind, and battery storage.

CRP: Expanded Planning Framework Needed to Capture Emerging Risks

The electric grid is undergoing a transformation unlike anything seen in its history. New York’s ambitious climate goals, rapid electrification, new renewables, and the rise of large-scale energy users are reshaping demand patterns and resource availability.

Emergency Tools to Stabilize Grid Are Becoming More Common – Why That’s a Problem

New data shows that New York’s grid operators are leaning more heavily than ever on emergency tools—known as Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) to keep the lights on.

New York City’s Grid Is at Risk – We Must Act Now

The following op-ed was originally published in the New York Daily News on Dec. 15, 2025.

Key Insights from NYISO's Winter Reliability Assessment

As New Yorkers brace for another winter, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has released its 2025 Winter Reliability Assessment – a critical snapshot of how the state’s electric grid is expected to perform during the coldest months of the year. This document is a roadmap for reliability and resilience in an era of rapid energy transition.