April 22, 2025

New York grid operator plans ‘uncertainty reserve requirement’ to enhance grid reliability amid growing renewable integration

The new tariff revisions aim to address forecast errors for load and renewable generation, ensuring sufficient flexible resources.

Power Up: The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is establishing an "uncertainty reserve requirement." This new operating reserve mechanism is designed to address forecast errors for both load and renewable generation, enhancing grid reliability as the single-state market integrates more intermittent wind and solar resources, according to the April 18 filing. It will complement the existing operating reserve procurement ...

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Filing Date: April 18, 2025

Docket Numbers:

ER25-1998

Short Summary:

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) is establishing an “uncertainty reserve requirement.” This new operating reserve mechanism is designed to address forecast errors for both load and renewable generation, enhancing grid reliability as the single-state market integrates more intermittent wind and solar resources, according to the April 18 filing.

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Grid Reliability & Security

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Policies & Rulemakings

Tags: Fast-Start Resources, Forecast Errors, Grid Reliability, Intermittent Generation, Load Forecasts, Operating Reserves

Entities: New York ISO

Markets: New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)

Regions: Northeast

States: New York

Regulators: FERC

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