NYISO Offering Four-Day Electricity Market Training Course

Program on System Operations Tailored to Current, Prospective Participants

Rensselaer, NY - The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) will offer a comprehensive training course for individuals interested in learning more about wholesale electricity markets and power system operations in New York.

The four-day New York Market Orientation Course will be held Tuesday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 3, in the Berle Conference Center at the NYISO's corporate offices in Rensselaer, N.Y.

The course is tailored to active or prospective participants in New York state's wholesale electricity markets. Attendees will receive detailed instruction in the purchase and sale of energy, capacity and related market products.

"Our New York Market Orientation Course provides a wealth of information to current and prospective market participants as well as individuals who are interested in learning more about how our grid and wholesale markets function," said Stephen G. Whitley, NYISO president and CEO.

The NYISO is responsible for administering New York's wholesale electricity markets, maintaining open access to the markets and monitoring power trading transactions. In addition, the NYISO operates the state's bulk transmission system and is responsible for conducting comprehensive electric system planning to ensure the state has adequate resources to meet future demand for electricity.

The general registration rate for the course is $1,450, with a government rate of $175. The registration fee covers the cost of the sessions, training materials and meals.

To register for the course, please visit the "Market Training" section on the NYISO website: http://www.nyiso.com/public/markets_operations/services/market_training/course_catalog/index.jsp.

SOURCE: NYISO