PRESENTATION
2015 - Transmission and Distribution Industry Forum - Brussels
Real-Time data management best practices at California ISO
The California ISO is uncompromising in maintaining reliability and accessibility to one of the largest and most modern power grids in the world. As the impartial grid operator for the bulk of the state’s power grid, the ISO opens access to the wholesale power market that is designed to diversify resources and lower prices. We are committed to preparing the wholesale market for implementing California’s environmental policies. The ISO operates a robust and reliable wholesale power system that balances the need for higher transmission reliability with the need for lower costs, and acts as a key platform to achieve California’s clean energy goals.
Company
California Independent System Operator
Speaker
Brian Cummins
Brian currently holds the position of Manager, Energy Management Systems at the California Independent System Operator, which is a not for profit organization formed to oversee and operate the electric markets for the State of California. Prior to joining the California ISO in 2007, Mr. Cummins held various Management and Engineering positions within the SCADA, Energy Management , and Protective Relaying areas for Entergy Corporation which is a major public utility based in New Orleans Louisiana. Mr. Cummins holds Masters of Science and Bachelors of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Orleans.