2001 performance of New York ISO demand response programs

In 2001, the New York Independent System Operator implemented two programs aimed at increasing the opportunities for interruptible load and standby generation to participate in the New York wholesale electricity market. One program allows demand side resources to reduce load or start up standby generators when an operating reserves deficiency exists. The second program permits demand side resources to bid load reduction into the day-ahead energy market and receive compensation for actual load reduction provided. The paper discusses the performance of both programs during the summer of 2001 and outlines future efforts in this area.