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Analysis from Luminary Energy on NYISO, capacity markets, grid reliability, market intelligence, policy, and the forces shaping Northeast power markets.
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Energy Markets - Sep 21, 2026
NYISO's Demand Curve Reset concept proposal introduces new complexity without fully meeting its reliability and transparency goals. Luminary Energy offers its perspective on the core design elements.
Energy Markets - Aug 19, 2026
The NYISO selected five scenarios for the 2026 RNA, plus ten informational sensitivities. All scenario results are informational this cycle.
Energy Markets - Aug 19, 2026
NYISO's Q2 2026 STAR requires Danskammer 1-4 to remain in service, and an August solicitation seeks solutions to a Lower Hudson Valley reliability need emerging in 2029.
Energy Markets - Jul 20, 2026
NYISO outlined interim recommendations on proxy unit inputs, annual financial parameter updates, and possible changes to ICAP demand curve design ahead of an August concept proposal.
NYISO Regulatory Markets - Jun 22, 2026
Luminary Energy reviews Potomac Economics' 2025 State of the NYISO Market Report, including market performance, capacity reforms, large loads, and reliability signals.
Energy Markets - Jun 1, 2026
A look at NYISO's initial recommendations for the ICAP Demand Curve Reset process, methodology improvements, and capacity market design timeline.
Drop the Mic - May 29, 2026
Mike DeSocio and Ray Stalter launch Drop the Mic with a look at NYISO reliability, STAR report highlights, and energy market issues shaping 2026.
Drop the Mic - May 22, 2026
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.
Energy Markets - May 15, 2026
Luminary Energy reviews NYISO's Summer 2026 Capacity Assessment, CHPE timing, tight margins, and implications for New York City capacity markets.
Energy Markets - May 7, 2026
Luminary Energy reviews the 2026 NYISO Gold Book, tighter reliability margins, retained retirements, and capacity market signals shaping New York's grid.
Energy Markets - Apr 16, 2026
Luminary Energy reviews NYISO's Q1 2026 STAR and Q3 2025 Short-Term Reliability Process Report, including selected solutions and emerging needs.
Energy Markets - Apr 10, 2026
Luminary Energy explains NYISO's potential New York City capacity shortfall for Summer 2026 and what CHPE timing means for ICAP market participants.
Energy Markets - Mar 13, 2026
Luminary Energy reviews NYISO's Q4 2025 STAR report, New York reliability needs, generator retirements, transmission updates, and market implications.
Powering Forward - Jun 25, 2025
Luminary Energy shares its expanded team, Northeast market expertise, and mission to support energy market participants with practical strategic insight.
Starting Luminary Energy - Dec 27, 2023
Michael DeSocio reflects on starting Luminary Energy, the value of collaboration, and why energy reliability conversations need more shared purpose.
Starting Luminary Energy - Sep 30, 2023
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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