Elliot Mainzer

California Independent System Operator Corp. transmits and distributes electricity. It provides long-distance, high-voltage power lines that deliver electricity throughout California, and part of Nevada. The firm manages transmission lines and supervises maintenance. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Folsom, CA.

Bonneville Power Administration markets electrical power and provides transmission services. The power comes from federal hydro projects and several other nonfederal nuclear and power plants. Its customers include publicly owned, investor-owned utilities and large industries. The company was founded by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.