NYISO independence critical as summer outage strains New York grid

A major transmission line failure this summer underscores the need for independent grid operators to manage reliability during peak demand, according to New York's grid operator.

First covered Sep 11, 2026 · 8:48 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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15d Utility Dive New York ISO’s independence is critical when the grid is stressed — This summer’s Champlain Hudson Power Express outage highlights the importance of an independent grid operator, writes Zach Smith, senior vice president of…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-13 (#10) · 2026-09-14 (#17)

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