New York: A Leader in Energy Innovation
The state continues to advance its bold vision for a clean and more resilient, reliable, and affordable energy system.
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The New York State SmartGrid Consortium
is a unique public-private partnership that promotes statewide implementation of a safe, secure and reliable smart grid.
Partnership With Puerto Rico
NYSSGC partners with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority and ProsumerGrid to Help Strengthen Puerto Rico’s Power Grid.
ARPA•E – Changing What’s Possible
The Consortium is part of team, led by ProsumerGrid, that was awarded $3 million from APRA-E to develop a Distribution System Operator Simulation Studio tool.
Welcome to NYS Smart Grid Consortium
Mission: The purpose of the Consortium is to collectively harness the unique resources of New York State to help define and achieve its strategic Smart Grid vision; facilitate and enable timely, efficient, cost-effective Smart Grid developments; and serve as a model for the nation.
Latest News
New York Contractor and School District Roll Out 4 Electric School Buses
Suffolk Transportation Service and Bay Shore Union Free School District are introducing four electric school buses to their fleet using a $700,000 federal grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These buses, which are made by Blue Bird, are entirely electric and result in zero emissions. They are able to travel up to 120 miles on a single charge and cost […]
State To Add 71 Electric Car Charging Stations
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) are installing 71 electric vehicle charging stations at businesses and nonprofits throughout the state – 30 of which will be on Long Island. Each station will cost $8,000, which will be covered by NYPA and NYSERDA. Northwell Health (which is based out of New Hyde Park with over 70,000 employees) will be […]
Governor Cuomo: NYS’ Electricity to Be 100% Carbon Neutral by 2040
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo urged the state legislature to take action on a number of initiatives detailed in his “2019 Justice Agenda.” Among them is the Green New Deal, which will set the state on a path to eliminating its carbon footprint with the goal of making New York’s electricity 100% carbon neutral […]
Upcoming Events
Smart Grid Modernization Activities Underway In NY State
There are a variety of key activities now underway in New York State that are relevant to grid modernization.
Learn more about these activities by clicking here to read more about NY State Smart Grid Modernization.
- Con Edison Modernized Distribution System Demonstration
- Con Edison Secure Interoperable Open Smart Grid Demonstration Project
- Con Edison CoolNYC Program
- Orange and Rockland Smart Grid Deployment Project
- LIPA 110 Corridor Demonstration Project
- NYISO Phasor Measurement Unit Network for New York
- NYPA Evaluation of Instrumentation and Dynamic Thermal Ratings for Overhead Lines
- New NYISO Control Center
- NYSEG Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage Plant
- National Grid – Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus Partnership
- AES Energy Storage 8MW Battery-based Storage System
Become a Member
JOIN US: If your organization is interested in becoming a member of the NY State Smart Grid Consortium please click on the below link and complete the form.
Membership in the New York State Smart Grid Consortium (NYSSGC) provides organizations with access to the industry leaders that are part of this unique public-private partnership devoted to promoting broad statewide implementation of a safe, secure and reliable smart grid. As a nonprofit organization established specifically to accelerate grid modernization throughout New York State, the Consortium serves as a very strong forum for member organizations to develop and shape future policies, projects and strategies.
Puerto Rico Energy Resiliency Working Group Provides Recommendations for Transforming Puerto Rico's Electric Power Grid
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Governor Ricardo Rosselló today announced a plan to rebuild and transform Puerto Rico's electric power system, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Maria in September. The envisioned system will be more resilient, efficient, advanced, and less dependent on fossil fuel imports that cost Puerto Ricans more than $2 billion annually.
2017 NAESCO Annual Conference
Mark your calendar and plan on attending the 2017 NAESCO Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase, November 14-16, 2017. The leading ESCOs will be represented, plus our Vendor Showcase will display the latest innovations, technologies, and services in the energy efficiency industry. Jim Gallagher will be speaking on the panel “Battle of the Coasts as California and New York Consider Their Respective Vision of the Utility of the Future.”
IoT for Utilities Summit 2017
The IoT for Utilities Summit will bring together energy leaders and experts as well as their suppliers and disruptors to examine the future impact of digitalisation. It will examine the requirements, gaps and opportunities for leveraging emerging technologies to increase production, decrease costs and drive transformation. James Gallagher (Executive Director, New York State Smart Grid Consortium) will be speaking at this event.
NSW Energy Symposium 2017: The NEM After The Finkel Review
The ATSE NSW Division will hold a one-day Symposium in Sydney on the impact of the Finkel Review on energy security and the future of the National Electricity Market. It will address the key issues facing the industry, investors, policy makers and regulators and explore further the challenges identified in its 2016 Symposium on the transition of NEM generation away from coal. James Gallagher (Executive Director, New York State Smart Grid Consortium) will be speaking at this event.
Governor Cuomo: Major Climate and Jobs Initiative
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Clean Climate Careers initiative following the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord. The initiative is a multi-pronged strategy to grow New York's emerging clean energy economy and prepare the workforce for the long-term careers associated with this industry. In partnership with the ILR School's Worker Institute at Cornell University and Climate Jobs NY, this initiative focuses on accelerating energy efficiency and renewable energy growth to make New York a magnet for new energy technologies and creating 40,000 new, good-paying clean energy jobs by 2020.
Ericsson Selected to Build Microgrid for Landmark
Consortium member Ericsson has been selected by Landmark Dividend, a leading real estate and infrastructure firm, to build communications infrastructure for its intelligent microgrid ecosystem across North America. Ericsson will build its Zero Site platform, cloud, core, and Internet of Things (IoT) software solutions. To support the developing Landmark network, Ericsson will add its cloud, core and IoT software solutions with enterprise and energy-management applications. Ericsson will also provide microgrid management, integrating communications for the industrial IoT with battery storage applications and grid-control software.
News & Events
For the latest News and Events for New York State Smart Grid Consortium as well as Industry ad Global Smart Grid news please click above.
Priority Initiatives
The long-term goal of modernizing New York’s electrical grid to improve reliability and resiliency, lower long-term costs, and identify best practices to meet the evolving energy service needs of consumers, will only be achieved through a collaboration of many different stakeholders who are each responsible for different parts of the solution.
Governor Cuomo Announces Plan to Create World-Class Research and Development Laboratory to Develop Next Generation Electric Grid
Largest Such R&D Facility in the World Will Support Electric System Resiliency and Advance Use of Renewable Resources. Click the photo to learn more!
Market Design and Platform Technology (MDPT) Final Report Released
The final report of the MDPT Working Groups supporting NYS’ Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) proceeding is available. Click the photo to learn more!
Community Microgrid Case Study and Analysis Report
Navigant and the Consortium selected six representative community microgrid projects for investigation. Click the photo to read more!
New York State Microgrid Inventory
New York Microgrid Inventory report is to present New York State Smart Grid Consortium Members and other Consortium stakeholders with information on all major New York State-located microgrid projects. Click photo to learn more.
NREL Selects Smarter Grid Solutions ANM Technology
Smarter Grid Solutions has announced that its Active Network Management technology will be used at the Energy Department’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to demonstrate how to increase electric grid hosting capacity for Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
Electric Power Transmission and Distribution (EPTD) High Performing Grid Program
Promoting the development of a high performing smart grid that accommodates a diverse supply of clean energy generation resources, enhances overall grid performance and enables customers to reduce their energy costs, energy consumption, and environmental impacts.
On December 11th 2018, NYPA Announces $250M Investment in Energy Storage and Demand Flexibility
The collaborative investment will accelerate the flexibility of the electric grid to increase New Yorkers’ access to renewable energy resources and help meet the state’s energy storage deployment target of 1,500 MW by 2025. The investment, allocated between now and 2025, will specifically address key market and financing barriers, accelerate implementation of up to 150 MW of grid flexibility projects, and decrease market risk.
Energy Storage North America
Energy Storage North America (ESNA) is the largest conference and expo for grid-connected energy storage in North America. With a focus on building the grid of the future, ESNA 2017 will bring together policymakers, utilities, commercial and industrial customers and storage industry stakeholders for energy storage site tours, networking, workshops, and learning sessions. ESNA 2017 will take place August 8-10 at the San Diego Convention Center.
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