Welcome to the New York State Reliability Council
The New York State Reliability Council, L.L.C. (“NYSRC”) is a Delaware limited liability company, organized in 1999, that has received Federal tax exempt status and whose mission is to promote and preserve the reliability of electric service on the New York State Power System by developing, maintaining, and, from time-to-time, updating the Reliability Rules which shall be complied with by the New York Independent System Operator (“NYISO”) and all entities engaging in electric transmission, ancillary services, energy and power transactions on the New York State Power System. The NYSRC shall carry out its mission with no intent to advantage or disadvantage any Market Participant’s commercial interests.
Video — Highlights 20 years of Reliability Progress since the 2003 Blackout — posted with permission of courtesy of NERC
The Grid – 20 Years of Progress Since the 2003 Northeast Blackout (vimeo.com)
Meeting Schedule
Executive Committee Meeting September 12, 2025 Wolfert’s Roost
Installed Capacity SubCommittee Meeting September 3, 2025 KCC
Reliability Rules SubCommittee Meeting September 4, 2025 WebEx
Reliability Compliance Monitoring SubCommittee Meeting September 4, 2025 WebEx
Extreme Weather Working Group Meeting August 29, 2025 Zoom
Our Mission
The NYSRC's mission also includes monitoring compliance with the Reliability Rules by working in consultation with the NYISO to assure compliance, including when necessary, seeking compliance through the dispute resolution procedure contained in the ISO/NYSRC Agreement, and taking such other actions which may be necessary to carry out the purpose of the NYSRC Agreement.
Latest Rule Postings
Draft Reliability Rules Posted for Review and Comment:
None at this time.
Approved New Rules:
New Reliability Rules & Compliance Manual
On June 14, 2024, the Executive Committee of the NYSRC approved Version 47 of the Reliability Rules & Compliance Manual. A copy can be found here.
To view all rule postings click here.
Notices
- New York State Reliability Council LLC (NYSRC) Announces its New Officers effective August 1, 2025
On July 18, 2025, the Executive Committee of the New York State Reliability Council reelected Mark Domino – Engineering Manager Transmission Planning of National Grid as its Chair and reelected Stephen Whitley, currently serving as Vice Chair and as an Independent Unaffiliated Member of the Executive Committee, as Vice Chair. Both appointments are effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. - 2026 NYSRC Meeting Schedule Approved
At is meeting on July 18, 2025, the NYSRC Executive Committee approved the NYSRC meetings schedule for 2026. The full schedule of all meetings can be found here. - New York State Reliability Council LLC (NYSRC) Seeking Candidates for Role as Chair of its Reliability Rules Subcommittee (RRS)
The NYSRC is seeking qualified candidates commencing January 1, 2026 to fill the independent contractor role as RRS Chair. Interested candidates should review the position description linked here: RRS Chairman Job Description
Interested individuals should submit an expression of interest and qualifying experience to Herb Schrayshuen, NYSRC Secretary – herb@poweradvisorsllc.com by October 1, 2025 - New York State Reliability Council LLC (NYSRC) Seeking Candidates for Role as Chair of its Reliability Compliance Monitoring Subcommittee (RCMS)
The NYSRC is seeking qualified candidates commencing January 1, 2026 to fill the independent contractor role as RCMS Chair. Interested candidates should review the position description linked here: RCMS Chairman Job Description
Interested individuals should submit an expression of interest and qualifying experience to Herb Schrayshuen, NYSRC Secretary – herb@poweradvisorsllc.com by October 1, 2025 - August 26, 2024 ICS Meeting Cancelled
The Installed Capacity Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been cancelled. - December 6, 2024 – Required Installed Reserve Margin for the 2025-2026 Capability Year Established. The Executive Committee of the New York State Reliability Council established the New York Control Area (NYCA) Installed Reserve Margin (IRM) requirement for the May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026 Capability Period at 24.4%. This decision is described in the Executive Committee’s 2025-26 IRM Resolution
- 2025 NYSRC Meeting Schedule Approved
At is meeting on July 12, 2024, the NYSRC Executive Committee approved the meetings schedule for 2025. The full schedule of all meetings can be found here.
- Revisions to Policy 1 and Exceptions Requests Guidance Approved
At is meeting on July 12, 2024, the NYSRC Executive Committee approved revisions to Policy 1-12 – Procedure for Reviewing, Developing, Modifying and Disseminating Reliability Rules and the related notes on guidance regarding the principles to be applied when considering reliability rule exception requests submitted by Interconnection Customers with respect to Reliability Rule B.5. NYSRC Files Comments with the US Department of Energy
On June 24, 2024, the NYSRC filed comments with the US Department of Energy on the proposed National Interest Electric Corridors. Comments - December 8, 2023 – Required Installed Reserve Margin for the 2024-25 Capability Year Established. The Executive Committee of the New York State Reliability Council established the New York Control Area (NYCA) Installed Reserve Margin (IRM) requirement for the May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025 Capability Period at 22.0%. This decision is described in the Executive Committee’s 2024-25 IRM Resolution.