named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Interconnection Process
Manages a queue for proposed generation and transmission projects, conducting studies to assess reliability impacts and determine necessary system upgrades and cost allocations.
Public Policy Transmission Planning Process
Collaborative process to identify transmission investments needed to meet state renewable energy and emissions reduction goals.
Reliability Needs Assessment (RNA)
Biennial 10-year planning study evaluating energy resource adequacy and transmission limitations to identify future reliability needs.
Short-Term Assessment on Reliability (STAR)
Quarterly assessment identifying reliability needs up to five years in advance to guide near-term system planning.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Electric Grid Operations & Reliability 5 activities
- Administer competitive wholesale electricity marketsOperates and administers New York's wholesale electricity markets for energy, ancillary services, and capacity, using price signals to ensure reliable and cost-effective power delivery. Calculates electricity prices by dispatching the least-cost resources and establishing uniform clearing prices, while enabling investment in clean and dispatchable generation.
- Evaluate and facilitate interconnection of new generation and transmission projectsOperates an open-access interconnection process for new clean energy and transmission projects, conducting technical studies to assess reliability impacts, required upgrades, and associated costs. Provides coordination and analysis to integrate new resources into the bulk power system.
- Operate and manage New York's bulk electric grid in real timeManages the flow of electricity across New York's high-voltage transmission system 24/7, balancing supply and demand, monitoring grid conditions, and directing generator output and transmission operations to maintain reliability under strict regulatory standards. Coordinates emergency response and works with regional operators to ensure stability across the Eastern Interconnection.
- Plan for long-term grid reliability and energy resource adequacyConducts long-term planning studies including Reliability Needs Assessments (RNA) every two years and Short-Term Assessments on Reliability (STAR) quarterly to evaluate resource adequacy and transmission constraints over 5- to 20-year horizons. Identifies necessary system upgrades and investments to maintain grid reliability as New York transitions to a clean energy future.
- Produce research and public reports on power system trends and operationsConducts in-depth analysis of power system data and publishes annual reports, press releases, and detailed studies on grid trends, reliability, and operational performance. Disseminates findings through the Power Trends report series, STAR reports, and the Outlook Report to inform stakeholders and the public.
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Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
- Deliver training and workforce development programsProvides training programs for market participants and stakeholders on NYISO-administered electricity markets. Operates a 12-week internship program with seminars, field trips, and project work, many of whom are hired into full-time positions after completion.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Provide educational outreach and stakeholder engagement on grid modernizationProduces multimedia content including the Power Trends Podcast and "Grid of the Future" video series to educate stakeholders on energy trends, grid operations, climate resilience, and clean energy integration. Offers informational resources explaining electricity pricing and system changes for the public.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$255.29M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$249.08M98%
Investment income$5.98M2%
Other revenue$231K
expenses
Total expenses$255.29M
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$130.28M
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.01B
Cash$642.90M
Investments$4.71M
Liabilities$1.01B
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves30.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 25
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RICHARD J DEWEY | PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 59 | $3.01M |
| EMILIE R N CHRAPOWITZKY | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 50 | $1.57M |
| ROBERT FERNANDEZ | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 46 | $1.45M |
| DOUGLAS CHAPMAN | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 49 | $1.19M |
| RANA MUKERJI | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, MARKET STRUCTURES | 44 | $1.13M |
| ZACHARY G SMITH | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SYSTEM & RESOURCE PLANNING | 52 | $1.08M |
| KEVIN LANAHAN | VICE PRESIDENT, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 48 | $1.06M |
| CHERYL L HUSSEY | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 46 | $1.02M |
| ROBERT A PIKE | VICE PRESIDENT, MARKET OPERATIONS | 52 | $975K |
| AARON D MARKHAM | VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS | 52 | $849K |
| KAREN G GACH | DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL | 46 | $837K |
| DENEEN BYRNE | VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES | 49 | $798K |
| SHAUN P JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT, MARKET STRUCTURES | 45 | $590K |
| RYAN SMITH | DIRECTOR OF IT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY | 43 | $582K |
| RAYMOND W STALTER | DIRECTOR, REGULATORY AFFAIRS | 48 | $571K |
| MATTHEW A ANGLIN | DIRECTOR OF ENTERPRISE SECURITY & CISO | 51 | $550K |
| RICARDO T GONZALES | FORMER SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 0 | $499K |
| PATRICK KELLY | CONTROLLER & ASSISTANT TREASURER | 45 | $486K |
| JON D SAWYER | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 54 | $485K |
| DIANE L EGAN | CORP SECRETARY & SECRETARY TO BOARD | 52 | $476K |
| JULIANN MADERA | DIRECTOR OF INTERNAL AUDIT | 41 | $455K |
| KEVIN PYTEL | SENIOR MANAGER OF PRODUCT & PROJECT MANAGEMENT | 46 | $439K |
| ALEX M SCHNELL | ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL | 43 | $397K |
| MICHAEL STAHL | SENIOR MANAGER IT INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATIONS | 45 | $360K |
| TODD P ROMANSKY | MANAGER, IT OPERATIONS & SERVICE MGMT | 46 | $288K |
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- CLCPA Government — References the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) as a driver of clean energy interconnection activity.
- Eastern Interconnection Partner — Coordinates grid operations with transmission owners and operators across the Eastern Interconnection to maintain system balance.
- Follow Us Partner — Follow Us is listed in the footer, but refers to social media links, not a formal organizational partnership.
- New York Public Service Commission Government — Collaborates with the NYISO in identifying transmission system upgrades needed to meet public policy goals, including renewable energy development.
- Power Trends Podcast Partner — Produces the Power Trends Podcast as a platform for sharing energy industry insights.
- Stakeholders Partner — Collaborates with stakeholders to develop and operate the electric system.
- U.S. EIA Partner — Collaborates on analysis of short-term energy outlook and rising electricity prices through podcast engagement.
- U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Government — Regulatory oversight body for the NYISO's operation of wholesale electricity markets.
- stakeholders Partner — Collaborates with stakeholders to support the development of a clean and reliable electric system.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Data-Driven and Scenario-Based Planning for Grid Resiliencemethodology: scenario-based_planningBy using data analysis and scenario-based frameworks, we anticipate shifts in demand and supply to inform robust grid planning, because modeling uncertainty in emerging technologies and infrastructure enables proactive adaptation and reduces long-term risk.
- Independent Research and Transparency to Inform System Planningmethodology: independent_research_and_transparencyBy conducting independent, fact-based research and disseminating findings publicly, we strengthen trust and improve decision-making, because transparent, evidence-based analysis enables better policy, planning, and market participation.
- Integrated Grid Operations and Market Design for Reliability and Clean Transitionmethodology: integrated_operations_and_marketsBy integrating real-time grid operations with forward-looking market design, we ensure both immediate reliability and long-term resource adequacy, because aligning operational control with economic incentives enables a stable, affordable, and clean energy transition.
- Merit-Based and Competitive Market Structures to Optimize Resource Usemethodology: merit-order_dispatchBy dispatching electricity generation based on merit order and maintaining competitive markets, we minimize costs and ensure efficient resource use, because prioritizing least-cost, available generation supports affordability and market transparency while incentivizing performance.
- Open Access and Interconnection Management for Clean Energy Integrationmethodology: open-access_interconnectionBy enabling open access to the transmission grid and managing interconnection queues, we facilitate the integration of clean energy resources, because structured, transparent interconnection processes ensure reliability while accelerating the clean energy transition.