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Elliot Mainzer
Chief Executive Officer of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), with extensive experience in grid operations and resource planning across the Western U.S.
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Oct 10, 2025
• 32min
CAISO CEO: It takes a village to run the grid
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Elliot Mainzer, CEO of CAISO, brings extensive expertise in grid operations to the discussion. He likens managing today's energy grid to 'flying the plane while building it'. Elliot highlights the vital collaboration between ISOs and states for reliability and the economic benefits of the Western Energy Imbalance Market. He emphasizes the need for data centers to be 'good grid citizens' by offering flexibility and dispatchability. The conversation also covers the future of nuclear energy and reforms to streamline resource integration, ensuring a resilient energy future.
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