Who we work with

Though we are not a state agency, we coordinate with them to implement state policy, conduct research and studies, support a transparent and equitable wholesale electricity market, and foster innovation.

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

We work with the Commission on resource adequacy and generation procurement.

California Energy Commission (CEC)

We engage with the Commission to help achieve carbon reduction targets and create change in the energy industry.

California State Legislature

We engage with the Legislature to help achieve carbon reduction targets and create change in the energy industry.

California Air Resources Board (CARB)

We support the CARB in its mission to promote and protect public health, welfare and ecological resources through reduction of air polluting emissions.

California Department of Water Resources (DWR)

The ISO is also coordinating with the DWR Control Board on a long-term effort focusing on once-through cooling generator issues. These generators use seawater to condense steam back into water for return to the ocean, which can have a detrimental effect on marine habitats.

Other Participation

We participate in organizations that promote topics from strategic and technical issues, safety, the reliability and the sustainability of power systems, and green innovation.

ISO RTO Council (IRC)

With the other IRC members, we share innovative ideas and real-world best practices to build a smarter and more efficient electric grid that’s well prepared to serve the North American power market and its consumers.

GO15

This organization offers industry leaders the opportunity to address major strategic and technical issues affecting the safety, reliability and sustainability of power systems.