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

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.

Oct. 03, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released a new study, conducted by the Analysis Group, of the NYISO’s proposal to incorporate the social cost of carbon into the wholesale price of electricity.

Sep. 19, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is pleased to announce that Robb Pike has been named Vice President of Market Operations.

Aug. 28, 2019 | The New York Independent System Operator, which oversees the state's high-voltage electrical grid and wholesale power markets, has launched its own podcast called Power Trends that includes interviews with top executives. The two episodes released so far are available on the NYISO web site and NYISO's YouTube channel. The podcast launch coincides with the publishing of a new 12-page e-book by the NYISO last week on its web site.

Aug. 28, 2019 | Average annual daily temperatures in New York have been increasing about 0.7 degree Fahrenheit per decade, with summer arriving earlier and lasting longer, which is creating challenges in forecasting power demand, according to a presentation given to the New York grid operator.

Aug. 27, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - Building off the successful July launch of it's "Power Trends" podcast, the NYISO today unveiled the second episode in the ongoing series.

Aug. 24, 2019 | Although job growth is slowing down and the jobless rate is rising in the Capital Region, local companies still have to mount a herculean effort to fill key jobs.

Aug. 21, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released a new eBook, Reliably Managing the Power Grid: The People Who Power New York. The eBook examines the transformational impact the NYISO has had in its 20-year history including reduced emissions, and designing the grid of the future to incorporate renewable energy.

Aug. 20, 2019 | The New York Independent System Operator is pursuing several power market design changes similar to those underway or completed at the other regional ISO's, including potential fuel security enhancements, shortage pricing and enhanced fast-start pricing, the grid operator said in a Tuesday update.

Aug. 19, 2019 | Renewable energy weather forecasting requires more sophisticated algorithms and analysis as solar and wind penetration increases and grid operators in the U.S. are preparing for that probability.

Aug. 13, 2019 | New York energy policies have laid out a range of requirements and priorities, and regulators say they want to ensure the interrelated systems that are in place are working efficiently towards the same goals.

Jul. 29, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Board of Directors approved the 2019-2028 Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP) which sets forth the plan for the New York State Bulk Power System to meet all applicable reliability criteria over the 2019 through 2028 study period. The Board’s approval of the CRP completes the 2018-2019 cycle of the NYISO’s Reliability Planning Process.

Jul. 23, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (New York ISO) launched a new podcast today to discuss energy planning, public policy, and other issues affecting the state’s power grid.

Jul. 19, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY– With temperatures throughout much of the state expected to exceed ninety degrees, and accompanying heat index readings predicted to top 100 degrees this weekend, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today reported that the state’s bulk electric system is prepared for the weather event.

Jun. 05, 2019 | 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 42,056 megawatts (MW) of power resources available to meet forecasted peak demand conditions.

May. 23, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today announced that its Board of Directors has named Richard J. Dewey, currently Executive Vice President, to be President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2019.

May. 02, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY | The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released Power Trends 2019. Each year, this report 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.

Apr. 08, 2019 | Rensselaer, NY | The NYISO Board of Directors announced its selection of two transmission projects to meet public policy needs. The selected transmission projects will benefit consumers by increasing delivery of environmentally desirable power to meet state energy goals, relieving congestion, and replacing aging infrastructure to bolster system reliability and resilience.

Apr. 01, 2019 | Most people want to know when the sun is going to shine, and the people who make sure the state has enough electricity are no different. As solar power becomes an increasing part of the electrical supply, the need is growing to better predict the ever-changing balance between sun and cloud. And that has grid managers linking into a new statewide network of weather sensors — called the mesonet — that makes such forecasting faster and more accurate.