NYISO PRESS

Feb. 18, 2020 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced today the election of David R. Hill to its Board of Directors, effective April 21, 2020.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jan. 22, 2020 | Rensselaer, NY - New York ISO President and CEO Rich Dewey today presented stakeholders with his ‘State of the Grid’ address, focusing on pro-active steps the NYISO is taking to shape the grid of the future.

Jan. 14, 2020 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York ISO today unveiled a new logo that reflects the organizations’ evolving vision while maintaining focus on core responsibilities of delivering electricity reliably and at the least cost possible.

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.

Dec. 17, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - Strong winds across New York State over the weekend pushed electricity generated by wind power to a new record.

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.

Nov. 26, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York ISO today issued its own draft proposal to amend shared governance by-laws to support greater media access to stakeholder meetings.

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.

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.

Nov. 21, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY – With another winter season rapidly approaching, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced that New York’s electric system has enough capacity to meet forecasted demand for electricity and maintain necessary operating reserves during cold weather conditions through the 2019-20 winter season.