IRC Members Predict Sufficient Power for 2009 Summer Demand
June 10, 2009 - The Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Organizations that deliver wholesale electricity to more than two-thirds of the North American population announced their regions will have sufficient generation capacity to meet the expected summer peak power demand. more...
Demand Response Characteristics Available For Download
April 28, 2009 - During 2007 and 2008, members of the ISO/RTO Council led the development of business practices for the measurement and verification of wholesale electricity demand response. In addition to participating in the development of the business practices, IRC members have mapped all current demand response product and service characteristics to these standards. The analysis provides examples of how the standards may be implemented and transparency of existing demand response programs and services.
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Grid Operators Predict Sufficient Power to Meet 2008 Summer Demand
July 17, 2008 - Members of the ISO/RTO Council announced their regions will have sufficient generation capacity to meet the expected summer peak power demand. more...
ISO/RTO Council Holds Demand Response Technical Conference
March 17, 2008 - The ISO/RTO Council (IRC) will hold a technical conference on demand response in the wholesale electricity markets. The one-day conference will solicit industry input on two initiatives to advance the participation of demand response in wholesale electricity markets. View the conference agenda, Measurement and Verification Standards presentation, and Lowering Barriers presentation.
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New Reports Show ISOs and RTOs Provide Tangible Benefits

October 16, 2007 - Three reports released today by the IRC highlight the value North America’s 10 ISOs and RTOs bring to the electricity markets they administer. The three reports focus on the progress of competitive markets, as well as how ISOs and RTOs help foster development of demand response and renewable energy resources. The reports were unveiled during a media briefing in Washington, D.C., hosted by IRC-member CEOs and senior executives.

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