Elliot Mainzer
President and CEO of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), leading operation of California's high-voltage grid and regional energy markets and overseeing transmission planning and interconnection reforms.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 44min
California’s grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity markets
Elliot Mainzer, President and CEO of CAISO, shares insights on California's electricity grid challenges and strategies. He addresses skyrocketing electricity prices and how CAISO is reforming transmission planning to reduce costs. The conversation explores the implications of AB 825 for regional governance and its potential to enhance market reliability. Elliot also delves into the impact of rising data center demand on energy loads and the role of AI. He emphasizes the importance of integrating distributed energy resources to improve affordability for consumers.
Oct 10, 2025 • 32min
CAISO CEO: It takes a village to run the grid
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.
