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PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Launches New Website, Continues Long Tradition of Transparency and Enhancing Access to Power Grid Information

Dec. 13, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) launched a new website that will provide easier access to grid-related publications, reports and studies; a more user-friendly search engine; real-time power delivery data; and other materials related to managing New York's electric grid.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Forecasts Adequate Electric Capacity for Winter 2018-19

Dec. 11, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | On the threshold of the upcoming winter, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) projects that New York’s electric system has the capacity to meet demand for electricity and maintain necessary operating reserves during cold weather conditions through the 2018-19 winter season.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Reliability Assessment Finds the Planned Bulk Power System Sufficient to Meet Reliability through 2028

Nov. 01, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | New York State’s bulk power system as planned is adequate to meet reliability needs for the next decade, according to the New York Independent System Operator’s 2018 Reliability Needs Assessment (RNA).

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Board of Directors Names NYISO General Counsel Robert Fernandez Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Oct. 17, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Robert Fernandez, NYISO’s General Counsel, to be interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Announces Distributed Energy Resource Pilot Projects

Jul. 26, 2018 | Demonstration of DER aggregations seek to expand market competition and improve New York's energy infrastructure Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator, Inc. (NYISO) today announced the selection of three pilot projects to demonstrate the capabilities of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and options for their integration into its wholesale markets.

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

May. 30, 2018 | 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 42,169 megawatts (MW) of power resources available to meet forecasted peak demand conditions.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO 2018 Power Trends Report

May. 03, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released Power Trends 2018, an annual report that provides information and analysis on how technology, economic forces and public policy are shaping a more dynamic power grid, and the implications for the state’s wholesale electricity markets.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Opens Doors to Governor’s “If You See It, You Can Be It” Initiative

Apr. 26, 2018 | Rensselaer, N.Y. | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today joined companies from across the state in supporting Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s “If You Can See It You Can Be It” career learning day for young women.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO to Host Forum on Transmission Congestion Study

Apr. 23, 2018 | Rensselaer, N.Y. | On Tuesday, May 1 the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) will host a forum to present the results of its 2017 Congestion Assessment and Resource Integration Study (CARIS). The forum will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 in the Peter A. A. Berle Conference Center at the NYISO’s corporate headquarters in Rensselaer.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Names Ave M. Bie as Board Chair

Apr. 17, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Board of Directors today announced that Ave M. Bie has been named Chair of the Board of Directors. Ms. Bie takes over the role from Mr. Michael Bemis whose term concludes on April 17th. Mr. Bemis will continue to serve as a member of the board, and Mr. Robert Hiney will succeed Ms. Bie as vice chair.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Names Mark Lynch to Board of Directors

Feb. 21, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | Former New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) President and CEO and energy industry veteran Mark Lynch has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors, beginning in April 2018.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Strategic Plan: Building Markets for the Future

Jan. 12, 2018 | Rensselaer, NY | With technology and rapid change transforming the energy industry and placing new demands on the electric grid, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released a multi-year strategic plan focused on addressing these new dynamics with precision and innovation.

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Releases State of Energy Storage Report

Dec. 01, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released its plans for creating a market participation model designed to maximize the economic and societal benefits of Energy Storage Resources (ESRs).

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Forecasts Adequate Electric Capacity for Winter 2017-2018

Nov. 30, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | New York’s electric system has the capacity to meet demand for electricity and the necessary operating reserves during extreme cold weather conditions through the 2017-2018 winter season, according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Announces New Record for Wind Power Production

Nov. 01, 2017 | Rensselaer, NY | Strong winds across New York State on Monday morning pushed electricity generated by wind power to a new record, according to the New York Independent System Operator.

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.