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PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Launches Wholesale Pilot Program for Distributed Energy Resources

Oct. 24, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today launched a pilot program to integrate innovative Distributed Energy Resources (DER) into its wholesale market systems.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Selects NextEra Transmission Project to Increase Access to Hydro Power

Oct. 17, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY - In a decision that will support New York’s goal of maximizing the flow of energy from renewable resources in the region, the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) Board of Directors today selected a proposal from NextEra Energy Transmission New York (NextEra) to address the public policy need for new transmission in Western New York.

PRESS RELEASE | New York’s Electric Grid Prepared for Summer Demand

Jun. 01, 2017 | 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 41,013 megawatts (MW) of power resources available to meet forecasted peak demand conditions.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Issues Annual Power Trends 2017 Report

May. 18, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released Power Trends 2017, an annual report that provides in-depth information and analysis on current and emerging trends that are transforming the power grid and wholesale electricity markets.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Named One of the Capital Region’s Top Workplaces

Apr. 17, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by the Albany Times Union.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Offers Market Training in White Plains

Apr. 17, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) will offer a market training course on May 9-12 at the New York Power Authority Centroplex, 123 Main Street, White Plains, NY.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Issues Comprehensive Reliability Plan

Apr. 11, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY -- New York’s bulk power system will meet all applicable reliability criteria through 2026, according to the 2016 Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP).

PRESS RELEASE | Report from North America’s electricity system operators examines impact of emerging technologies

Mar. 16, 2017 | WASHINGTON, D.C. | A report from an affiliation of independent electric grid operators concludes that the future of the North American power grid depends on effectively adding renewables to the grid, the accuracy and availability of data from “behind-the-meter” resources and coordinating these distributed energy resources at the grid operator level to preserve reliability.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Charts Course for an Integrated Grid

Feb. 02, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | Continuing its work at the forefront of market design and commitment to making the electric grid smarter, greener and more efficient, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released its Distributed Energy Resource Roadmap.