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NYISO Regulatory Markets - Jun 22, 2026

Potomac Economics Releases the 2025 State of the NYISO Market Report

Luminary Energy reviews Potomac Economics' 2025 State of the NYISO Market Report, including market performance, capacity reforms, large loads, and reliability signals.

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Drop the Mic - May 29, 2026

Drop the Mic Episode 1

Mike DeSocio and Ray Stalter launch Drop the Mic with a look at NYISO reliability, STAR report highlights, and energy market issues shaping 2026.

Mike DeSocio, Founder and CEO of Luminary Energy.
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Drop the Mic - May 22, 2026

Spotlight: Meet Mike DeSocio

Get to know Luminary Energy founder Mike DeSocio, his NYISO experience, why he built Luminary, and the perspective behind the firm's Northeast market work.

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Energy Markets - May 15, 2026

NYISO Releases Summer 2026 Capacity Assessment

Luminary Energy reviews NYISO's Summer 2026 Capacity Assessment, CHPE timing, tight margins, and implications for New York City capacity markets.

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Starting Luminary Energy - Dec 27, 2023

Forget Us Versus Them

Michael DeSocio reflects on starting Luminary Energy, the value of collaboration, and why energy reliability conversations need more shared purpose.

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Starting Luminary Energy - Sep 30, 2023

Why did I start Luminary Energy?

Michael DeSocio explains why he started Luminary Energy and how wholesale market experience, reliability, and policy shape the firm's mission.

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