Michael Kuser

Michael started at newspapers in the U.S. before moving overseas in 1991. He worked as a correspondent for BusinessWeek in Istanbul until 2011, and contributed to the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, U.S. News & World Report, Dow Jones, BBC Radio and other major news organizations. He founded and edited a monthly magazine, Turkish Business World, from 1998 to 2006. Michael also was a reporter, editor and columnist for national English-language dailies in Turkey. His last paper, Today’s Zaman, was shut down by the Turkish government in July 2016. For the past six years, Michael has been learning about metrology and number behavior, knowledge that he hopes will help him give RTO Insider readers new insights into electric power pricing in New York and New England.

NYISO Management Committee Briefs: July 27, 2022

Jul 31, 2022

Michael Kuser

The New York grid performed well in the summer’s 1st heat wave July 20-24, NYISO vice president of operations Aaron Markham told the NYISO Management Committee.

New York Issues 3rd and Largest OSW Solicitation

State Seeks Up to 4.8 GW in ORECs Proposals

Jul 27, 2022

Michael Kuser

New York officials issued the state’s third offshore wind energy solicitation, seeking proposals for up to 4.8 GW in new projects in the New York Bight.

Stakeholders Urge NYPSC to Reject Utilities’ Cybersecurity Proposal

Energy Service Companies Favor a Risk-based Approach

Jul 26, 2022

Michael Kuser

Energy service companies urged New York regulators to reject a petition from utilities to strengthen cybersecurity requirements regarding customer data.

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NY PSC Approves Con Ed Revised Emergency Response Plan

Jul 20, 2022

Michael Kuser

New York regulators issued an order approving Consolidated Edison’s emergency response plan after the utility restored language related to communications.

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NYISO Requests Extension, Clarification on Order 2222 Compliance

Jul 18, 2022

Michael Kuser

NYISO filed a request with FERC for a 90-day extension of the Aug. 16 compliance deadline for Order 2222 and a separate request regarding operating reserves.

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FERC Rejects Niagara Mohawk Tx Cost Formula, ROE Adders

Jul 18, 2022

Michael Kuser

FERC nixed Niagara Mohawk Power’s proposed cost allocation and recovery for its share in the Smart Path Connect transmission project in upstate New York.

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Residents Voice Opposition to Upstate NY Wind Project Before PSC

Jul 17, 2022

Michael Kuser

Residents opposed to the Heritage Wind project spoke before the New York Public Service Commission, citing human health concerns and danger to migratory birds.

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NYPSC Approves EV Charging Incentives, Climate-related Tx Projects

Jul 14, 2022

Michael Kuser

The New York PSC approved EV charging programs for the state’s utilities and $700 million for National Grid for transmission upgrade projects.

Stakeholders Question Feasibility, Costs of Con Ed OSW Substation

Jul 12, 2022

Michael Kuser

Stakeholders urged regulators to defer approval, reject or refer to NYISO’s public policy transmission planning process Con Ed’s proposal for a substation.

NYISO Reviews Preliminary 'Grid in Transition' Study Results

Jul 4, 2022

Michael Kuser

NYISO reviewed the preliminary results of phase one of the Grid in Transition study on the reliability effects of integrating more renewables into the grid.

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