Press Releases
2018
- April 18, 2018 – NYSSGC Announces Partnership with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and ProsumerGrid, Inc., to Study Options for Strengthening and Enhancing the Resiliency of Puerto Rico’s Power Grid
The New York State Smart Grid Consortium (NYSSGC) has entered into a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and ProsumerGrid, Inc., to assist with Puerto Rico’s long term grid planning efforts.
2017
- July 12, 2017 – Survey Reveals New Yorkers’ Views on the Smart Grid, Clean Energy Expansion, and Related Energy Issues
The 2017 New York Consumer Pulse Study was sponsored by the Consortium to better understand the views of New Yorkers on key energy related issues. It was conducted in partnership with the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative. This study examined key measures of consumer awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and perceived benefits and barriers as they relate to Smart Grid-enabled programs, the State’s Reforming the Energy Vision initiative, and advanced energy technologies.
2016
- January 15, 2016 – Unique, New York State-Tested Smart Grid Technology Helps Protect Hudson Valley Substation from Power Surges and Attracts International Interest
A first-of-its-kind technology that protects critical substation equipment from power surges drew the attention of electrical engineers from Thailand, who plan to replicate the project in their country. The Central Hudson project was co-funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), and advances Governor Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for all New Yorkers.
2015
- February 27, 2015 – SolarCity Joins the New York State Smart Grid Consortium
The New York State Smart Grid Consortium announced that SolarCity, the nation’s #1 rooftop solar power provider, has signed on as the Consortium’s newest Associate Member.
2014
- May 29, 2014- New York State Smart Grid Consortium Welcomes Smarter Grid Solutions as First Associate Member
The New York State Smart Grid Consortium announced that Smarter Grid Solutions, a leading smart grid technology company, will join the Consortium as its first Associate Member within the “Emerging Innovators” category.
- January 8, 2014 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Applauds Gov. Cuomo’s Vision for Community-Based Energy Solutions
The New York State Smart Grid Consortium (NYSSGC), a public-private partnership devoted to statewide implementation of the smart grid, praised Governor Andrew Cuomo for his vision on energy issues as outlined during today’s State of the State speech in Albany.
2013
- November 25, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Executive Director Named to Advisory Board of GRID4EU
GRID4EU has named James T. Gallagher, Executive Director of New York State Smart Grid Consortium, to its’ Advisory Board. GRID4EU is the largest smart grid project funded by the European Commission and is comprised of six European energy distributors. Their goal is to implement large-scale demonstration projects to showcase advanced smart grid solutions. - June 27, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Executive Director Offers Vision During Speech at New York Energy Week Closing Ceremony
- June 11, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Commends Mayor Bloomberg’s Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency
- May 30, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Highlights Grid Modernization Efforts throughout New York
- April 25, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Names James T. Gallagher as New Executive Director
- January 30, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Coalition Unveils White Paper Outlining Roadmap for New York’s Grid Modernization
- January 9, 2013 – New York State Smart Grid Consortium Commends Gov. Cuomo’s Leadership on Energy Issues in a Post-Sandy New York
2010