September Speaker Highlights: ISO-NE Team Talks About the Future of the Power Grid

Here’s a summary of the speaking engagements featuring ISO New England staff in September:

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September Speaking Engagements

1. Al McBride

   • Position: Vice President, System Planning
   • Event: New England Energy Roundtable, Boston (Sept. 18)
   • Key Points: Discussed the importance of transmission investments and the proposed Asset Condition Reviewer role for improved oversight in New England’s electricity infrastructure.

   
   Al McBride speaking at the New England Energy Roundtable

2. Eric Johnson

   • Position: Executive Director, External Affairs
   • Events:
     • New Hampshire Energy Summit, Concord (Sept. 28)
       • Topic: Provided a regional update on ISO New England’s functions in grid operation and electricity market administration.
     • New York State Economic Development Council, White Plains (Sept. 29)
       • Topic: Explored the modernization of energy infrastructure by utilities.
     • National Governors’ Association Nuclear Policy Summit, Lowell (Sept. 30)
       • Topic: Discussed the role of nuclear energy in maintaining grid reliability and supporting clean energy goals.

   
   Eric Johnson at the New Hampshire Energy Summit

   
   Eric Johnson speaks at the National Governors’ Association Nuclear Policy Summit

3. Michael Courchesne

   • Position: Principal Compliance Analyst, Legal and Compliance
   • Event: Archer Technologies Summit, Orlando (Sept. 15)
   • Key Points: Discussed how compliance automation enhances grid reliability through improved regulatory compliance processes.

Overall, these engagements reflect ISO New England’s commitment to sharing insights and fostering collaboration within the energy sector.