NYISO PRESS

May. 11, 2022 | The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday approved the New York Independent System Operator’s proposal to exempt clean energy resources from buyer-side mitigation, or BSM.

May. 03, 2022 | In the latest episode of the American Public Power Association's Public Power Now podcast, Richard Dewey, President and CEO of the New York Independent System Operator, discusses the dramatic growth in renewable energy seen in the state and detailed the grid operator’s role in relation to the development of new transmission projects in the state.

May. 02, 2022 | NYISO made it through last winter without any problems — and without any power from coal generation or the Indian Point nuclear plant, ISO officials reported.

Apr. 29, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced the promotion of Deneen Byrne to Vice President, Human Resources, effective April 1, 2022. Ms. Byrne will report directly to Rich Dewey, President and CEO of the NYISO.

Apr. 19, 2022 | New renewable energy records were recently set across the U.S., grid operators overseeing organized wholesale power markets in the U.S. said.

Apr. 14, 2022 | New York regulators approved two 25-year state contracts to buy electric power from the Clean Path New York and the Champlain Hudson Power Express projects.

Apr. 13, 2022 | New York is on track to reach the energy storage goals the state set in 2018, according to an updated report released by the Department of Public Service (DPS).

Apr. 05, 2022 | The Department of Public Service (DPS) has issued its third ‘State of Storage’ annual report detailing the state’s progress in meeting its 2030 deployment goal, which was doubled in January from 3,000MW to 6,000MW.

Apr. 05, 2022 | The New York Independent System Operator said March 29 that about 750 MW of incremental behind-the-meter solar power capacity has been added over the past year, helping the state recently set a record high of 2,328 MW of BTM meter solar output.

Mar. 29, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York ISO today reported that the addition of about 750 megawatts (MW) of new behind-the-meter (BTM) solar facilities over the past year helped the state set a new record for BTM solar production. Clear skies, bright sun, cool temperatures, and leafless trees could lead to additional BTM records through the Spring.

Mar. 24, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York ISO today released episode two in its ongoing #GridOfTheFuture video series, titled, “How Reliability Happens.” Episode two takes a close look at how the NYISO operates the bulk electric system to the strictest reliability rules in the nation and the governing bodies that determine those rules.

Mar. 22, 2022 | NYISO submitted a compliance filing to establish a proposed date for enhancements to its BSM rules and requested an extension to submit tariff changes.

Mar. 14, 2022 | Rejecting arguments by New York agencies and LS Power, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday unanimously approved a proposal by New York's grid operator that allows incumbent utilities to build certain transmission upgrades planned by third-party transmission developers.

Mar. 13, 2022 | Even if you don't believe in climate change — or want to ignore the fact that the planet is facing an existential environmental threat that if left unchecked will lead to serious health and social trauma — you're going to have to deal with it.

Mar. 10, 2022 | The New York Independent System Operator has appointed Aaron Markham as Vice President of Operators.

Mar. 07, 2022 | NYISO presented stakeholders with a plan to clarify by year-end what increasing amounts of renewable energy mean for the grid over the next decades.

Mar. 03, 2022 | Keeping the lights on in New York City is no easy task. New Yorkers demand billions of watts of electricity per day, much more than the city itself can produce. As New York moves towards a greener future, generating this vast amount of electricity will require rethinking how the city generates its energy.

Feb. 27, 2022 | New York is partnering with its struggling community colleges to training its students from disadvantaged communities for the thousands of green energy jobs that will be created in the coming years as the state pursues ambitious climate goals.

Feb. 23, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced the promotion of Aaron Markham to Vice President of Operations, effective March 1, 2022. Mr. Markham will report directly to Rick Gonzales, the NYISO’s SVP & Chief Operating Officer.

Feb. 15, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York ISO today released its first episode, in a multi-part video series that explores the challenges and opportunities in pursuit of a reliable, clean energy #GridoftheFuture.