PRESS RELEASE

ECS’ Stephen Lynch Named as Chairman of NYISO Price Responsive Load Working Group Committee
Buffalo, New York, Nov. 29

Stephen Lynch, Principal and Co-founder of Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc., a demand response provider headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and President of ACE Energy Company, Inc., a full service energy efficiency and savings company, has been named as chairman of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Price Responsive Load Working Group (PRL WG) Committee.

On Tuesday, November 6, Lynch was officially appointed to the position.  He will begin his official duties at the December 10th meeting of the PRL WG in Albany, NY.

The NYISO manages New York’s electricity transmission grid – a 10,775-mile network of high-voltage lines that carry electricity throughout the state- and also oversees wholesale electricity markets. 

The PRL WG, which meets approximately once a month, is under the guidance of the Business Issues Committee Market Structure and has a direct effect on how the market operates.  They set rules and regulations that affect demand response and other energy reduction programs. 
 
Some of Lynch’s duties as Chairman include the oversight of development and implementation of a more stable electric grid and the rules that regulate the market. 

“I am honored to be appointed to this position, and look forward to working with market participants to developing strategies that will make a positive impact on the market”, Lynch stated.  

About Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc.
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc. is the largest privately held demand response provider in the United States. ECS offers turnkey, administrative and a la carte demand response services. For more information, call 877-711-5453 or visit www.ecsdemandresponse.com.

ACE Energy Company, Inc. is a Buffalo-based, full service energy efficiency and savings company, providing its customer base with the best energy-saving opportunities available.  ACE is an Ally Contractor and has hundreds of customers within the Western New York, New York City and Long Island areas.  Recipient of many industry based awards, including the Small Commercial Industry Lighting Award.

Contact:
Tracey Penner
Communications Specialist
Energy Curtailment Specialists, Inc.
877-711-5453 ext. 233