Podcast Ep. 36: SVP Zach Smith on the 2024 Reliability Needs Assessment

How will the demand for electricity, a changing generation mix, and the transmission system evolve over the next 10 years? This is the question that our Reliability Needs Assessment (RNA) examines in order to assess and identify impacts to reliability.In the latest Power Trends podcast, Senior VP of System & Resource Planning Zach Smith dives deep into the 2024 RNA to explain how the NYISO analyzes demand forecasts, seasonal variations, and the impact of electrification on heating and transportation to ensure the grid can meet future needs.Smith covers report findings that include the identification a Reliability Need in New York City in the summer of 2033, as well as changing scenarios that could solve for the need. Additional topics covered in the conversation include the NYISO’s Interconnection Queue, large energy-intensive projects, and important grid investments such as the Champlain Hudson Power Express.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of New York’s power grid and the many scenarios that must be examined to ensure its reliability.Listen now to learn more.Additional Resources2024 RNA Fact Sheet2024 Reliability Needs Assessment Learn MoreFollow us on X/Twitter @NewYorkISO, LinkedIn @NYISO, Bluesky @nyiso.comRead our blogs and watch our videos