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NYISO Selects New CEO To Lead Power Grid

Richard Dewey
NYISO

There is a new president and chief executive officer at the New York Independent System Operator, more commonly referred to as the state’s power grid. The board of directors recently appointed Richard Dewey, formerly the executive vice president, to lead the NYISO, which is based in Rensselaer. 

Dewey, who took over June 1, tells WAMC’s Brian Shields that the New York Independent System Operator has two main charges.

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