New York Independent System Operator & Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The Firm has in-depth knowledge of the New York State and New York City energy markets, including the New York Independent System Operator’s (NYISO) tariffs and rules and developments at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). We assist clients with interpretations of the NYISO tariffs and are able to guide new projects, including renewable generators, through the NYISO interconnection process.

In addition to individual energy companies, we represent the Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc. (IPPNY), a trade association comprised of independent power producers that generate nearly 80% of the energy supply in New York State. We advise IPPNY and constituent members on energy market matters including policies that are being developed and adopted at the NYISO, the Public Service Commission, Department of Environmental Conservation, and FERC.

We routinely work with the NYISO tariffs and rules covering matters such as the wholesale energy and capacity markets, rate recovery, planning, the interconnection process and governance. We file many pleadings at the NYISO and FERC concerning the interpretation of their respective requirements. In addition, as part of asset sales or acquisitions, we have filed notices for many self-certifications for small production facilities at FERC.

Sample of Proceedings in Which the Firm Has Participated

    1. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 135 FERC ¶ 61,170 (May 19, 2011).
    2. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 134 FERC ¶ 61,058 (January 28, 2011).
    3. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 131 FERC ¶ 61,170 (May 20, 2010).
    4. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 126 FERC ¶ 61,046 (January 15, 2009).
    5. Independent Power Producers of New York, Inc., et al. v. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 125 FERC ¶ 61,311 (December 18, 2008).
    6. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 124 FERC ¶ 61,301 (September 30, 2008).
    7. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 118 FERC ¶ 61,182 (March 6, 2007).
    8. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 111 FERC ¶ 61,200 (May 9, 2005).
    9. New York Independent System Operator, Inc., 111 FERC ¶ 61,117 (April 21, 2005).

Albany Energy 2 LLC, Notice of Self-Certification for its Small Power Production Facility Located in Albany, New York, (February 19, 2010).

Santa Cruz Energy LLC, Notice of Self-Certification of Santa Cruz Energy LLC for its Small Power Production Facility Located in Santa Cruz, California, (May 11, 2009).