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POLITICO | New York grid operator: FERC mitigation rules won't kill clean energy

Mar. 03, 2020 | Recent federal regulatory decisions decried by renewable developers as a body blow to the state’s clean energy goals will not impede New York’s clean energy progress in the near term, the chief of the New York Independent System Operator told POLITICO.

FORBES | New York Power Grid Proposes Adding Carbon Cost to Market Prices for Electricity

Feb. 20, 2020 | The tension between aggressive state-level carbon reduction goals and wholesale competitive electricity markets looks like it may to come to a head in 2020.

POWER GRID INTERNATIONAL | A new class year: the changing nature of power generation in New York state, and how NYISO is accommodating it

Feb. 17, 2020 | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has four distinct missions. We maintain and enhance the reliability of New York’s electric grid while operating open and competitive wholesale electricity markets. And we plan for the power system needs of the future while providing data and analysis pertaining to New York’s power system to policymakers and stakeholders.

SYRACUSE POST STANDARD | NY can lead the way on carbon pricing (Your letters)

Feb. 11, 2020 | We read with interest the recent commentary in support of a national carbon price (“Local action isn’t enough; we need carbon pricing to fight climate change,” Feb. 6, 2020). While there is no doubt a national approach would have a far greater impact, the likelihood of that happening in today’s political climate is slim. However, here in New York state we have a homegrown plan that is ready for implementation.

WILEY NATURAL GAS & ELECTRICITY | The NYISO Carbon Pricing Initiative: Helping New York Meet Its Clean Energy Goals

Feb. 11, 2020 | In July 2019, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). This historic act requires the state to meet certain aggressive climate goals for the electricity grid. Those goals include requiring that 70 percent of the electricity consumed in New York State be generated from renewable resources by 2030, and a carbon‐dioxide‐emission‐free electricity system by 2040.

FORBES | Your Weekly Juice: Carbon Adders, Vehicle Bans, And Musk Sings

Feb. 11, 2020 | Here are the five energy stories from last week I selected as being particularly noteworthy.

PV MAGAZINE | SEIA backs carbon pricing for New York wholesale power

Feb. 06, 2020 | The solar trade association and seven solar developers have endorsed carbon pricing for wholesale electricity in New York, which would boost renewables and help New York meet its carbon goal.

E&E NEWS | Coalition pushes for carbon price, 100% clean energy

Feb. 05, 2020 | A new coalition of clean energy groups, utilities, labor organizations and environmentalists said this week it would campaign for a carbon price in New York, adding weight to a parallel push by the state's grid operator.

THE HILL | Carbon pricing proposal in New York provides path to nation's clean energy future

Feb. 04, 2020 | Across the country, policymakers at all levels of government are exploring initiatives to address climate change. New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act remains one of the most ambitious, with its requirement that “the statewide electrical demand system will be zero emissions” by 2040.

POLITICO | New coalition set to push Cuomo on carbon pricing

Feb. 03, 2020 | A new coalition backed primarily by renewable generators and developers hopes to push Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to back a price on carbon in the electric market.

ASSOCIATED PRESS | State faces calls to act more swiftly on climate change

Jan. 30, 2020 | New York state has set some of the nation’s most ambitious goals on fighting climate change, but some activists say it isn’t moving fast enough.

E&E NEWS | Grid Chief: Enact carbon price to reach 100% clean energy

Jan. 23, 2020 | New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 2021 budget this week proposed $3 billion more in financial support to tackle the state's demanding clean energy goals, but the pledge hasn't quieted pressure for him to support a price on carbon, as well.

RTO INSIDER | NYISO Focus Turns to Grid 'Transition'

Jan. 12, 2020 | NYISO unveiled a plan to devote about one day a month in 2020 for stakeholders to discuss reliability and market issues related to the challenge of integrating clean energy resources.

WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM | Putting a price on carbon will help New York state achieve a clean energy future

Dec. 04, 2019 | New York State, the 11th-largest economy in the world, recently enacted the US’ most aggressive climate change legislation. By 2040, according to the new law, the state must get all of its electricity from zero-emission sources.

POWER GRID INTERNATIONAL | IT strategy and the electric grid: How the New York ISO is changing its approach to technology

Nov. 26, 2019 | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the flow of electricity for the electric grid in New York State and oversees the wholesale electric markets. At our 550-person organization, more than a third of our staff are involved in the creation, modification and continued support of our IT. Technology plays a major part in our operation, and always will.

ALBANY TIMES UNION | New York positioned to meet winter electricity demands, grid operator says

Nov. 21, 2019 | The weather outside may soon be frightful, but New Yorkers should have enough electricity this winter to meet peak demands, the state's grid operator said Thursday.

WALL STREET JOURNAL | States Don't Have to Wait for Congress to Put a Price on Carbon

Nov. 21, 2019 | A clear price signal on carbon can happen at the state level, according to WSJ Energy Expert Richard Revesz and Burcin Unel.

ELECTRIC ENERGY T&D MAGAZINE | The Grid Transformation Forum | 20 Years Later, NYISO Still Focuses on Innovation and Making a Difference

Nov. 01, 2019 | For the Q4, 2019 issue, we spoke with Richard J. Dewey, president and chief executive officer of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). With a background in IT and network services, Dewey joined the NYISO soon after it was formed in 1999 and has held several pivotal executive roles before becoming its leader earlier this year.

IEEE POWER & ENERGY MAGAZINE | Transformation of the Grid

Nov. 01, 2019 | Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are unlocking new opportunities, and the grid is undergoing a dramatic transformation with unprecedented change.

WCNY Capital PressRoom | October 18, 2019: Carbon Pricing

Oct. 18, 2019 | The New York Independent System Operator has released their report on carbon pricing and its impact on New York State. Richard Dewey, President and CEO of NYISO, explained how carbon pricing works and the report’s findings.