NYISO PRESS

May. 23, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator today reported that New York set a new record for solar generation on Thursday, May 18. During the noon hour that day, a combination of behind-the-meter (BTM) solar and front-of-the-meter (FTM) solar generated 3,330 megawatts (MW). BTM accounted for 3,200 MW and FTM accounted for 130 MW. Together, BTM and FTM solar provided approximately 20 percent of New York’s electricity demand during this hour.

Apr. 21, 2023 | NY isn't building power transmission lines fast enough, leaving energy goals in jeopardy. The overseer of NY's energy grid is worried that delays in adding transmission lines could slow the state's renewable build-out and jeopardize reliability during extreme weather.

Apr. 21, 2023 | The New York Independent System Operator’s Short-Term Assessment of Reliability report studied the period of January 15, 2023, through January 15, 2028, and found that reliability margins in New York City could become deficient in 2025 due to several factor because generation and transmission aren’t expected to keep up with projected demand.

Apr. 18, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced today the selection of Sally Talberg to its Board of Directors, effective April 18, 2023.

Apr. 17, 2023 | New York’s electric grid is in line for a massive overhaul due to the state’s current plan to eliminate most carbon emissions by 2030. Richard Dewey, who has led the New York Independent System Operator since 2019, warned that the state needs 20 gigawatts of new renewable energy by 2030 and 75 gigawatts of zero-carbon resources by 2040 in order to meet its climate targets. So far, the state has facilitated 62 transmission line upgrades, although fewer than half of New York’s solar and wind projects have paid for the cost to connect to its electric system.

Apr. 17, 2023 | A proposal to place an economywide cap on greenhouse gas emissions in New York is becoming a potential sticking point in budget negotiations as the overtime clock continues.

Apr. 14, 2023 | Finds narrowing reliability margins in New York City

Mar. 31, 2023 | NYISO won "exceptional" grades from its customers in 2022, Siena College Research Institute told the Management Committee...

Feb. 27, 2023 | New York’s power generation is expected to radically transform over the next few decades, so what will that mean for the reliability of electricity? Kevin Lanahan, Vice President of External Affairs for the New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the electricity grid, discusses the challenges of maintaining a reliable grid as the state moves toward its renewable energy goals.

Feb. 22, 2023 | CEO Rich Dewey said NYISO is focused on transitioning the state’s grid from high-polluting resources to renewables without compromising reliability.

Feb. 13, 2023 | NYISO announced that Nicole Bouchez had begun working in her new position as senior principal economist and consumer interest liaison for market structures.

Feb. 09, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is pleased to announce that Dr. Nicole Bouchez has been promoted to the role of Senior Principal Economist – Consumer Interest, Market Structures. This role also serves as the NYISO’s Consumer Interest Liaison. Dr. Bouchez had served as a Principal Economist – Market Design for the NYISO since 2011. She initially joined the NYISO in 2003 in the Market Mitigation and Analysis Department and was promoted to head that department in 2006.

Jan. 30, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is pleased to announce that Andrew Gregory has been named Media Relations Program Lead.

Jan. 13, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced that 27 new wind, solar, energy storage and transmission expansion projects totaling 7,452 megawatts have completed the final interconnection study, or “Class Year,” bringing them closer to commercial operation.

Jan. 11, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released the latest episode of its award-winning Power Trends Podcast, with guests from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Information Administration (EIA) discussing the connection between rising natural gas demand and increase in wholesale energy costs.

Dec. 09, 2022 | Officials from the New York Power Authority, National Grid New York and New York Independent System Operator were on hand Friday to officially break ground on the Smart Path Connect transmission project, a joint effort between the Power Authority and National Grid.

Nov. 30, 2022 | Major pending projects like Champlain Hudson Power Express must stay on schedule.

Nov. 29, 2022 | New York grid operator expects sufficient power capacity to meet winter demand.

Nov. 28, 2022 | New Yorkers are expected to see electric bills increase by more than 30% this winter compared to last year in wake of various national and geopolitical factors keeping the cost of natural gas and electricity elevated.

Nov. 28, 2022 | The New York Independent System Operator reported Monday that it expects electricity supplies will be sufficient to meet peak demand this winter of 23,893 MW based on expected winter temperatures, nearly 3% higher than last winter’s actual peak demand of 23,235 MW.