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...
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...