NYISO to Host Symposium on Energy Efficiency, Demand Response and Advanced Metering.RENSSELAER, N.Y. -- The New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Independent System Operator (NYISO NYISO New York Independent System Operator (operator of the New York electric power grid) ) will host a symposium entitled "The Future is Now: Energy Efficiency, Demand Response and Advanced Metering" on June 27, 2007, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Hotel in Albany, NY. The event will bring together state and federal policymakers, energy service providers and financial experts to address current issues in energy efficiency, demand response and advanced metering. Speakers are scheduled to address the present status and focus of federal and state policies and programs, the latest research in the field and the potential for increased investment in the sector. The role of independent system operators, such as the NYISO, in facilitating demand-side management and renewable energy development Renewable energy development covers the advancement, capacity growth, and use of renewable energy sources. Modern interest in renewable energy development is linked to concerns about exhaustion of fossil fuels and environmental, social and political risks of extensive use of fossil is becoming increasingly evident. "Well-structured regional wholesale electricity markets operated independently allow far greater amounts of renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. and demand response resources to be integrated into the nation's electric grid," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a February 26, 2007 letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the United States federal agency with jurisdiction over electricity sales, wholesale electric rates, hydroelectric licensing, natural gas pricing, and oil pipeline rates. from the American Wind Energy Association The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which formed in 1974, is the national trade association of the U.S. wind energy industry. The association's membership includes turbine manufacturers, wind project developers, utilities, academicians, and interested individuals. and 21 other organizations supporting renewable power and energy efficiency. "Governor Eliot Spitzer is promoting a clean energy strategy that includes reducing electricity use by 15 percent from forecasted levels by the year 2015. The New York State Public Service Commission has initiated a proceeding to establish an Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard. The NYISO will play an integral role in assisting the Empire State to achieve its energy policy goals, and we are pleased to host this conference as part of that effort," said Mark Lynch, NYISO President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "The NYISO's demand response programs are making important contributions in stabilizing the bulk electricity grid during peak demand periods. When heat waves pushed the demand for electricity to record levels in 2006, demand response provided nearly 16,500 megawatt-hours of load reduction - more than in any previous summer. This year, more than 2,500 end-use customers - accounting for more than 1,600 megawatts - are registered to participate in our demand response programs," Mr. Lynch remarked. Registration for the June 27 symposium is available on-line or visit the NYISO website (www.nyiso.com). There is no fee for the event, but those interested in attending must register by June 20. Members of the news media should contact Ken Klapp at 518-356-6253, or e-mail kklapp@nyiso.com The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) - www.nyiso.com - is a federally regulated, 501(c) 3 nonprofit corporation nonprofit corporation n. an organization incorporated under state laws and approved by both the state's Secretary of State and its taxing authority as operating for educational, charitable, social, religious, civic or humanitarian purposes. that began operations in 1999 to facilitate the restructuring of New York's electric industry. The NYISO operates the state's bulk electricity grid and administers the state's wholesale electricity markets. The NYISO's market volume was $8.6 billion in 2006. |
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