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NYISO Releases New White Paper Detailing Drivers of Rising Electricity Prices

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:56:06 -0500

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released a new white paper detailing the factors contributing to rising wholesale electricity prices in New York.

New York Electric Grid Prepared for Forecasted Extreme Winter Conditions but Fuel Security Concerns Remain

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:36:36 -0500

Adequate generating capacity is in place to meet electricity demand under forecasted extreme winter conditions for the period of Saturday, January 24 through Thursday, January 29, according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

New York Electric Grid Prepared for Forecasted Extreme Winter Conditions but Fuel Security Concerns Remain

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:36:09 -0500

NYISO Issues Quarterly Short-Term Assessment of Reliability

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:59:06 -0500

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released its quarterly assessment of reliability of the bulk electric system. The fourth-quarter Short-Term Assessment of Reliability (STAR) evaluated forecasts of peak power demand, planned u...

The NYISO's Comprehensive Reliability Plan Highlights Emerging Risks on the Grid

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:30:14 -0500

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released its 2025-2034 Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP), which finds that the electric grid is at an inflection point driven by the convergence of three major trends: the rapid growth of l...

NYISO's Winter Readiness Assessment: Adequate Capacity but Concerns Remain Under Extreme Weather

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:40:31 -0500

Adequate capacity is in place to meet electricity demand under forecasted conditions for the coming winter, according to the New York Independent System Operator's (NYISO) annual Winter Assessment. However, the findings also highlight concerns ove...

NYISO Planning Studies Highlight Grid Reliability Concerns

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:49:19 -0400

Two separate reports released this week from the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) provide important insights into evolving challenges of maintaining reliability of the high voltage electric system as consumer demand increases and gener...

NYISO Concludes Energy Watch

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 20:13:44 -0400

The Energy Watch issued by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) for July 29 has concluded. Operating reserves have returned to standard levels and the grid is operating normally at this time. Visit www.nyiso.com/system-conditions for a...

NYISO Issues Energy Watch

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:09:59 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has issued an Energy Watch for July 29 due to a decline in operating reserves. The grid is operating normally at this time and there are adequate resources to meet forecasted demand. Visit www.nyiso...

New York Electric Grid Prepared for Forecasted Hot Weather

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:39:45 -0400

The high voltage, bulk electric system is prepared to meet expected demand on Friday, July 25, according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

New York Electric Grid Prepared for Forecasted Hot Weather

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:39:18 -0400

The high voltage, bulk electric system is prepared to meet expected demand on Friday, July 25, according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

NYISO Concludes Energy Watch

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:49:07 -0400

The Energy Watch issued by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) for June 25 has concluded. Operating reserves have returned to standard levels and the grid is operating normally at this time. Visit www.nyiso.com/system-conditions for a...

NYISO Issues Energy Watch

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:29:18 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has issued an Energy Watch for June 25 due to a decline in operating reserves. The grid is operating normally at this time and there are adequate resources to meet forecasted demand. Visit www.nyiso...

NYISO Issues Energy Warning

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:06:49 -0400

Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operation (NYISO) has issued an Energy Warning for June 24 due to a decline in operating reserves. The grid is operating normally at this time but emergency operations may be initiated to maintain...

NYISO Issues Energy Watch

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:33:19 -0400

Rensselaer, NY – The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has issued an Energy Watch for June 24 due to a decline in operating reserves. The grid is operating normally at this time and there are adequate resources to meet forecasted dema...

New York Electric Grid Prepared for Forecasted Heatwave

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:27:07 -0400

The high voltage, bulk electric system is prepared to meet expected demand during the forecasted heatwave, according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

NYISO Releases Power Trends 2025

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:48:48 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released Power Trends 2025, the company's annual state of the grid and markets report. Power Trends 2025 details how reliability margins continue to decline as fossil-based generation retires ...

Electric Grid Prepared to Meet 2025 Summer Demand

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:11:54 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today reported that electricity supplies are adequate to meet expected summer demand under baseline conditions, but the grid operator's assessment also highlighted potential reliability concerns.

Electric Grid Prepared to Meet 2025 Summer Demand

Tue, 13 May 2025 11:11:15 -0400

NYISO Appoints Heather Rivard to Board of Directors

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:46:46 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) announced today the selection of Heather Rivard to its Board of Directors, effective July 2025 upon her retirement from Southern California Edison.

NYISO Appoints Steve Doyon to Board of Directors

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:45:30 -0400

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has announced the selection of Steve Doyon to its Board of Directors, effective April 15, 2025.

NYISO Debuts Enhanced System Conditions Page

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:32:55 -0500

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) has enhanced its online System Conditions page, incorporating a grid alert system to communicate when energy supplies drop below certain thresholds and conservation measures may be necessary.

New York's Electric Grid Prepared for Statewide Cold Snap

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:13:04 -0500

New York's bulk electric system is prepared to meet anticipated demand during a forecasted cold snap from Monday, January 20 through Wednesday, January 22 according to the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).

NYISO Announces New Wind Generation Record

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:18:32 -0500

The New York Independent System Operator today reported that a new record for hourly wind generation was set on Monday, December 16, 2024.

NYISO Report on Grid Reliability Finds Future NYC Deficiency, Increasing Statewide Concerns

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:11:23 -0500

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) today released its 2024 Reliability Needs Assessment (RNA), which identifies a violation of reliability criteria in New York City in 2033 and highlights growing risks to electric system reliability ...