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The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) operates New York's bulk electricity grid, administers the state's wholesale electricity markets, and provides comprehensive reliability planning for the state's bulk electricity system. A not-for-profit corporation, the NYISO began operating in 1999.

Important NYISO Postings

03/11/2009 - Data Postings Associated with Waldwick PAR Issue
03/05/2009 - NYISO: Markets Cut Power Costs $2.23 Billion
03/02/2009 - NYISO Issues Power Trends 2009
2009 Power Trends
02/26/2009 - NYISO Marks Wind Power Milestone - Total output reaches 1,000 megawatts
02/18/2009 - NYISO Hosts Symposium on Critical Energy Issues
02/04/2009 - NYISO Receives Unqualified SAS 70 Audit Opinion for the Seventh Consecutive Year
01/12/2009 - NYISO Issues 2009 Reliability Needs Assessment
Reliability Summary 2009-2018
2009 Reliability Needs Assessment
01/07/2009 - NYISO Ready to Help Achieve Governor’s Energy Goals
12/11/2008 - NYISO: Power Prices Drop as Fuel Costs Fall
12/03/2008 - NYISO Offers Electricity Market Training
11/13/2008 - NYISO Forecasts Sufficient Electricity Supply for Winter 2008-2009
9/24/2008 - NYISO Readies the Grid for More Wind
09/18/2008 - NYISO Names Richard Dewey Vice President and Chief Information Officer
07/15/2008 -NYISO Issues 2008 Comprehensive Reliability Plan
Market-based solutions address reliability of New York's bulk electricity grid through 2017
2008 Comprehensive Reliability Plan
07/01/2008 -NYISO: Electricity Markets Offer Platform to Address Future Energy Challenges
NYISO Board Chair Karen Antion testifies at FERC Conference on Wholesale Electricity Markets
Prepared Comments of Karen Antion
06/26/2008 -NYISO Recognized for “Best Practices” in Risk Management
APQC designates NYISO as a "Best Practice Organization"
05/21/2008 -NYISO Forecasts Sufficient Electricity Supply for Summer 2008
New York State electricity use may peak 5% higher than last year
05/12/2008 -NYISO Implements New Credit Management System
Selects ROME Corporation CreditRisk System
05/07/2008 -NYISO Issues 2007 Annual Report
Key Themes: Reliable, Economic, and Responsible
2007 Annual Report

Announcements

NYISO Testimony -- New York State Assembly Hearing
On March 5, 2009, Stephen G. Whitley, NYISO President & CEO, and Dr. David Patton, Independent Market Advisor, testified before a Joint Hearing of the New York State Assembly Energy Committee and Corporations Committee on the subject of the New York Independent System Operator's Electricity Commodity Pricing.
Stephen G. Whitley, NYISO President & CEO Testimony
Dr. David Patton, Independent Market Advisor Testimony
Save the Date - New York ISO Symposium - Foundation to the Future: Infrastructure, Innovation, Investment
April 30, 2009 - Desmond Hotel & Conference Center, Albany, NY
Keynote Speaker - Jon Wellinghoff, Acting Chairman FERC
NYISO Comments - New York State Energy Plan
On November 26, 2008, the NYISO submitted its comments on the New York State Energy Plan, addressing topics that included the benefits of New York’s well functioning wholesale electricity markets, building on the NYISO’s planning processes, and a portfolio of solutions for New York’s energy policy challenges.
NYISO White Papers - Supplying safe, reliable, environmentally compatible energy at a cost people can afford is one of the key issues facing New York State and the nation. The NYISO is committed to assisting policy makers as they address these issues and has prepared white papers on several important topics:
- Fuel Diversity in the New York Electricity Market
- Integration of Wind into System Dispatch
- Transmission Expansion in New York State
Whitley Letter to Market Participants - On Oct. 24, 2008, Stephen G. Whitley, NYISO President & CEO, sent a letter to all Market Participants in response to concerns expressed regarding developments in the credit industry.
Smart Grid: The NYISO Perspective Presentation by NYISO Board Chair Karen Antion to the Northeast Power Coordinating Council 2008 General Meeting, September 24, 2008.
NYISO receives Market Software Recertification from PA Consulting Group, Inc.
NYISO receives Settlement System certification from PA Consulting Group, Inc.
July 22, 2008 Notice to Market Participants - Re: ICAP Demand Curves and NYC Industrial and Commercial Incentive Program(ICIP)
True Grid: Smart Metering and Advanced Technologies, a two-day symposium and technology expo on the future evolution of the grid, was conducted by the NYISO on May 8-9 in Albany, NY. The proceedings of the event, including remarks and presentations provided to the NYISO, are available to download.
Independent Market Advisor Annual Report for 2007 - The 2007 State of the Market Report, prepared by the Independent Market Advisor, is a comprehensive look at the performance of New York’s wholesale electricity markets in 2007. The report states that the NYISO “operates the most complete set of electricity markets in the U.S.” and that “NYISO markets are at the forefront of market design and have been a model for market development.”
2007 State of the Market Report

Upcoming Meetings

	BIC > BAWG > Business Intelligence Task Force - 03/17/2009 Teleconference/ Conference Call
	MC > Liaison Subcommittee - 03/17/2009 Hunton & Williams - 200 Park Avenue - 52nd Floor - New York, NY
	BIC > ICAPWG (ICAP Working Group Only) - 03/19/2009 NYISO - 10 Krey Blvd, Rensselaer, NY
	BIC > MIWG (Market Issues Working Group Only) - 03/20/2009 NYISO - 10 Krey Blvd, Rensselaer, NY

Annual Report

May 7, 2008 - New York ISO 2007 Annual Report

With a focus on the reliable, economic, and responsible fulfillment of the NYISO’s mission, our 2007 Annual Report emphasizes the importance of serving the 19.3 million New Yorkers who are the ultimate customers of the bulk electricity grid we operate and the wholesale electricity markets we administer. To Read More Click Here.