Happy National Intern Day! This is the 17th year of our intern program and we’re constantly blown away by the impact each intern leaves on our organization. Our current class is as impressive as ever. Thank you California ISO interns!
California ISO
Utilities
Folsom, CA 70,020 followers
The ISO is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that operates the majority of California's wholesale power grid.
About us
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high-voltage, long-distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California's power grid. We safeguard the economy and well-being of 30 million Californians by "keeping the lights on" 24/7. As the impartial grid operator, the California ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. It also grants equal access to 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers. The California ISO's function is often compared to that of air traffic controllers. It would be grossly unfair for air traffic controllers to represent one airline and profit from allowing that company's planes to go through before others. In the same way, the California ISO operates independently—managing the electron traffic on a power grid we do not own—making sure electricity is safely delivered to utilities and consumers on time and reliably.
- Website
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https://www.caiso.com/
External link for California ISO
- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Folsom, CA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1998
Locations
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Primary
Folsom
Folsom, CA, US
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Lincoln
Lincoln, CA, US
Employees at California ISO
Updates
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RC West serves as the reliability coordinator of record for 42 balancing authorities and transmission operators in the Western United States. Director Tim Beach writes about the role it plays in helping to maintain reliability throughout much of the West in a new Energy Matters blog: https://ow.ly/4m8350SKo2C
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California ISO reposted this
☀️ In the face of an unprecedented July heatwave, the California ISO rose to the challenge, ensuring Californians stayed cool and safe. 🧊 🌡️ With temperatures hitting triple digits and energy demand peaking at 43,969 MW, California's innovative clean energy resources and extensive battery storage systems were pivotal in keeping the power on. 💡 Through meticulous planning, enhanced coordination, and seamless communication with state agencies, we managed to prevent any power disruptions. This effort not only underscores our commitment to a reliable and sustainable energy future but also highlights our dedication to the well-being of over 30 million Californians. 👏 #GridReliability #CleanEnergy #DemandResponse California ISO Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom California Public Utilities Commission California Department of Water Resources
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Our latest podcast features Aditya Jayam Prabhakar, Dir., Resource Assessment & Planning and Partha Malvadkar, Principal, Resource Adequacy, in a discussion on the importance of the resource adequacy initiative and 2024 Summer Loads and Resources Assessment. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4k1u50SHCkh
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California ISO meetings for this week: • 7/22 - Storage Bid-Cost Recovery and Default Energy Bid • 7/23 - West-Wide Governance Pathways - Step 1 • 7/23 - FERC Order 881 - Managing Transmission Line Ratings (Methodologies) • 7/25 - Congestion Revenue Rights Customer Partnership Group • 7/25 - Penalty Enhancements - Demand Response, Investigation, and Tolling Learn more: https://ow.ly/NlAu50SbjvY
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The California ISO grid operations have not been impacted by the recent global technology outages. The system is operating under normal conditions with no current reliability issues. Stay updated on real-time grid conditions: https://lnkd.in/gStUajxp
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In a new blog post, Robert Kondziolka, Chair, Western Energy Imbalance Market Governing Body, explains why the Governing Body is getting a new name that reflects its evolving role. Learn more: https://ow.ly/E4nE50SFrsz
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Register today for California ISO’s highly anticipated energy industry event, the 2024 Stakeholder Symposium on Wed., Oct. 30, in Sacramento. Visit: https://ow.ly/2j6W50SCC5m
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California’s power grid held up against prolonged record temperatures because of new clean energy resources, more battery storage, and enhanced coordination with state government – and the grid was also able to export energy to other states in need during this heat wave. Learn more in a new Energy Matters blog post: https://ow.ly/VxgM50SBSB5
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