RENSSELAER, N.Y. — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, added Sally Talberg to its board of directors, effective April 18. She has more than 25 years of experience in the energy and environmental fields, with an emphasis on utility regulation and electricity markets, according to […]
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the nonprofit that operates New York state’s power grid, added Sally Talberg to its board of directors, effective April 18.
She has more than 25 years of experience in the energy and environmental fields, with an emphasis on utility regulation and electricity markets, according to an NYISO news release.
From 2013-2020, Talberg served as a commissioner on the Michigan Public Service Commission. As chair from 2016-2020, she led the agency in formulating strategic priorities, oversaw about 180 employees, and managed a $25 million budget. Talberg also represented the organization on various state, regional, and national boards and committees. She has previously served as an unaffiliated board member of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and Michigan’s Interagency Environmental Justice Task Force.
“It is a privilege to welcome Sally to the NYISO’s Board of Directors. Her extensive experience will be invaluable as the Board guides the NYISO during this historic period of industry change,” NYISO Chairman Daniel Hill said in the release. “We look forward to Sally’s contributions as we work to meet the state’s climate mandates, ensure grid reliability, and competitive wholesale markets during the grid in transition.”
Talberg holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental and natural-resources policy studies from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.
The NYISO is responsible for operating the state’s bulk electricity grid, administering New York’s competitive wholesale electricity markets, conducting comprehensive long-term planning for the state’s electric-power system, and advancing the technological infrastructure of the electric system serving the Empire State.
The NYISO board is an independent body consisting of 10 members with vast expertise in the energy sector.
