Ep. 37: How NYISO Grid Operators Prepare for Winter Weather, with VP of Operations Aaron Markham

As temperatures drop, New Yorkers turn up their thermostats and demand for electricity rises.In anticipation of the cold season, the NYISO Operations team develops a winter preparedness report that evaluates the ability of the grid to meet demand on the coldest days of the year. The NYISO’s 2024-25 Winter Assessment considers load forecast, the capacity of generators, the transmission system, and the availability of fuels that power fossil-fuel generators across the state.This year’s Winter Assessment finds sufficient reliability margins under forecasted conditions, but in extreme cold weather, fuel shortages could affect those margins.  In our latest Power Trends podcast, NYISO Vice President of Operations Aaron Markham discusses how his team works closely with generators, neighboring grid operators, and government agencies to prepare for the winter season and respond to challenges as they arise.Listen to the podcast to learn more.Read more:New York’s Electric Grid Prepared to Meet Winter Demand Press Release New York’s Winter Grid Reliability Challenges Fact SheetLearn MoreFollow us on X/Twitter @NewYorkISO, LinkedIn @NYISO, Bluesky @nyiso.comRead our blogs and watch our videos