California ISO
About Company
The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across 80% of California’s high-voltage power grid, ensuring reliable grid operation for 30 million Californians. As an impartial grid operator, the CAISO provides open access to the wholesale power market, promoting resource diversification and lower prices. It manages 25,865 circuit-miles of power lines, facilitating fair competition among energy providers. The CAISO’s role is analogous to air traffic control, ensuring the safe and timely delivery of electricity to utilities and consumers without favoring any specific entity.
