NYISO announced on Thursday that Nicole Bouchez had begun working in her new position as senior principal economist and consumer interest liaison for market structures.

The ISO first announced the promotion last month to the Business Issues Committee. (See “Bouchez Named Consumer Liaison,” NYISO Business Issues Committee Briefs: Jan. 18, 2023.)

Bouchez has been with NYISO since 2003 and served as principal economist since 2011. In her new role, she will inform the consumer sector about changes in the wholesale energy markets and their implications, as well as serve as a coordinator for the ISO’s consumer-related initiatives, such as analyzing market developments or design changes.

“I am looking forward to working with the end-use consumers to provide valuable insights and information about market design changes,” Bouchez said in a statement. “This is an exciting time of change in the electric industry, and providing timely information is an important part of a successful transition.”

In an email to RTO Insider, Bouchez said she is “most excited about providing useful information about changes in the wholesale markets.”

NYISO CEO Rich Dewey commended Bouchez in a statement, saying “the expertise and experience that Nicole provides to our market teams and stakeholders is second to none,” and that the ISO “will continue to rely upon Nicole’s knowledge and guidance on changes in the markets.”