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ISO/RTO Council Holds Demand Response Technical Conference
One-day conference will solicit industry input on two initiatives to advance the participation of demand response in wholesale electricity markets.
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New Reports Show ISOs and RTOs Provide Tangible Benefits
Three reports released today focus on the progress of competitive markets and how ISOs/RTOs foster development of demand response and renewable energy.
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ISO/RTO Council to Hold Media Briefing October 16
The IRC will hold a media briefing October 16, 2007 in Washington, D.C., to introduce new reports on organized markets, demand response, and renewable resources.
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The ISO/RTO Council

Founded in 2003, the ISO/RTO Council (IRC) is an industry organization comprised of 10 Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) in North America. These ISOs and RTOs serve two-thirds of electricity consumers in the United States and more than 50 percent of Canada's population.

The IRC works collaboratively to develop effective processes, tools, and methods for improving competitive electricity markets across North America. The IRC’s goal is to balance reliability considerations with market practices, resulting in efficient, robust markets that provide competitive and reliable service to electricity users.

Visit our documents page to read more about the value of independent regional grid operators. Recently published reports describe how ISOs/RTOs are using organized markets and coordinated regional planning to harness the power of demand response and enable the development of renewable energy resources.