May 2010 - The IRC has released the North American Wholesale Electricity Demand Response 2010 Comparison. This updated document contains summary information for wholesale electricity demand response programs, products, and services administered by the ISOs and RTOs in North America.

Several new data elements were added, primarily related to the emerging Requirement Specifications for Wholesale Standard DR Signals.

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North American Grid Operators Assess Impact of Electric Vehicles
March 23, 2010 -- U.S. and Canadian power grid operators who manage most of the North American bulk electric grid collectively studied the effect that Plug-in Electric Vehicles would have on the electric power grid. more...
IRC Releases 2009 State of the Markets Report
September 22, 2009 - The 2009 IRC State of the Market Report reveals that organized competitive markets are shattering barriers for renewable and demand response resources; creating new efficiencies in plant operations; significantly improving grid reliability; sending clear, timely, and transparent pricing signals; and expanding regional planning. more...
ISOs/RTOs Hold Capitol Hill Event July 16, 2009
As Congress debates comprehensive legislation aimed at making major changes to the electricity supply mix and potential regulation of greenhouse gases, attend this briefing to learn and discuss the role of the nation’s independent electric grid operators, serving two thirds of the electric customers in the U.S., in implementing these changes. The forum will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating renewable resources into the transmission grid.

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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...