Greentech Lead America: The New York State Smart Grid Consortium (NYSSGC) has chosen James T. Gallagher as the new executive director, effective April 25, 2013.
Gallagher takes over from former executive director David Manning, who has been appointed as special envoy to Washington D.C. for the Province of Alberta. Galla will continue to lead the NYSSGC’s long-term vision of facilitating and enabling smart grid development for the state of New York.
As part of his new responsibilities, Gallagher will also provide Brookhaven National Laboratory with managerial and technical assistance in the implementation of its Smarter Electric Grid Research, Innovation, Development and Deployment Center (SGRID3).
Gallagher most recently served as Senior Manager for Strategic Planning at the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), leading efforts to establish the strategic direction for the NYISO, which manages New York State’s electric grid and markets. In his role at the NYISO, Gallagher also recommended positions on key issues and emerging topics including the smart grid, dynamic pricing, demand response, and governmental policies and regulations.
“I am very excited to elevate my role in this vital organization to help lead our collaborative effort to implement grid modernization throughout New York,” said Gallagher. “I am truly impressed with the progress to date, and I look forward to working with our public and private sector members to advance the NYSSGC’s efforts and secure New York’s energy future.”
The NYSSGC will be attending and exhibiting at the Advanced Energy Conference on Tuesday, April 30 to Wednesday, May 1 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. During one of the opening sessions, Gallagher will speak on regional smart grid challenges and opportunities as part of a panel moderated by U.S. Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Patricia Hoffman.