NYISO PRESS

Nov. 20, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today issued its Short-Term Reliability Process Report, which finds that peaker plants scheduled for retirement in May of 2025 must remain in service temporarily to keep the grid reliable in New York City. Peaker plants are relied upon as a last resort when consumer demand is highest.

Nov. 14, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced today that Roger Kelley will not seek another term on the organization’s Board of Directors. Mr. Kelley will leave the board in April 2024 after a distinguished fifty-year career in the electric industry.

Nov. 03, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced today that Shaun Johnson has been promoted to the role of Director of Market Design and Joshua Boles has been promoted to serve as the new Director of Market Mitigation and Analysis.

Oct. 10, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator today reported that New York set a new record for hourly wind generation on Sunday, October 8. During the 3 p.m. hour that day, 1,939 megawatts were generated from 28 wind power facilities.

Sep. 27, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Emilie Nelson, currently Executive Vice President, as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2023.

Jul. 14, 2023 | Reliability margin deficit as large as 446 MW

Jun. 22, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is pleased to announce that Julie Tighe, Dr. Burçin Ünel, PhD, and Daniel Zarrilli, P.E. have been appointed to serve on the organization’s Environmental Advisory Council.

Jun. 20, 2023 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced today that its Board of Directors has selected a transmission project to meet the Long Island Offshore Wind Export Public Policy Transmission Need (Long Island Need).

Jun. 07, 2023 | Annual publication from the New York Independent System Operator emphasizes the importance of reliability during historic grid transition Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released Power Trends 2023: A Balanced Approach to a Reliable Grid, detailing the most important issues impacting reliability of the electric system during the grid in transition.

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

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. 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.

Sep. 13, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is warning of a sharp rise in wholesale electric costs expected this winter due to several economic and geopolitical factors that continue to impact the market cost of natural gas used in the production of electricity.

Aug. 10, 2022 | 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. Energy Information Administration (EIA) discussing a variety of factors behind the recent increase in wholesale energy costs.

Jul. 01, 2022 | Highlights the need to move carefully during the grid in transition to maintain system reliability

Jun. 08, 2022 | Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released Power Trends 2022: The Path to a Reliable, Greener Grid for New York. The NYISO’s annual publication provides critical information and analysis on how dynamic factors such as technology, economic forces, and public policies are shaping New York’s complex electric system.

May. 27, 2022 | NYISO Cautions Future Reliability Concerns Remain Rensselaer, NY -- The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today reported that electricity supplies in New York State are expected to be adequate this summer, with a total of 41,049 megawatts (MW) of power resources available to meet forecasted peak demand conditions.

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.