NYISO’s independence ensures that no single entity can manipulate market or grid operations, protecting reliability, transparency, and fairness for all New Yorkers.

Learn more: https://www.nyiso.com/-/at-the-nyiso-independent-is-literally-our-middle-name

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💡 Did you know? New York is the birthplace of the modern electric grid. In 1882, the nation’s first commercial power plant began operating in Lower Manhattan — laying the foundation for the interconnected power systems we depend on today. #GridFactFriday

As New York’s fossil fleet units age, the likelihood of forced outages and maintenance periods increases, reducing the certainty that these essential generators can be counted on during system stress.

Learn more about the risk of aging generation: www.nyiso.com/power-trends

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POWER TREND: The grid relies on a diverse mix of resources. Because no single resource can deliver affordability, reliability, and emissions reductions on its own, an all-of-the-above energy strategy is essential.

Learn more: https://www.nyiso.com/power-trends

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NYISO operates and plans the grid to nearly 1,000 reliability requirements that are enforced by national, regional, and state reliability organizations.

These standards help us as we work to keep the lights on for millions of New Yorkers every day.

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Here at NYISO, we do more than keep the lights on.

Learn more: nyiso.com/what-we-do

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Wholesale electric markets are competitive, transparent, and designed to deliver cost-efficient, reliable power to consumers.

Learn more: https://www.nyiso.com/administer-electricity-markets

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