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Elliott Mainzer

Board Member · Western Energy Institute

Board Member at Western Energy Institute. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as Board Member of Western Energy Institute, based in Portland, OR.
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Biography Web-sourced

President and Chief Executive Officer of the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), the grid operator for most of California. Joined CAISO in September 2020 after an 18-year career at the Bonneville Power Administration, including seven years as Administrator and CEO, with expertise in renewable energy integration and grid reliability.

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2020–present

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Affiliations

Organizations

Western Energy Institute Board Member · $5.6M revenue · Portland, ORTO FACILITATE AND PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF THE ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIESFiled FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Elliott Mainzer

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Elliott Mainzer 1 organization · Folsom, CACalifornia Independent System Operator Corporation

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Serves alongside

Other officers, directors & key employees at this person's organizations, by latest reported compensation.

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Board Member · FY2021
$374K
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President & Secretary · FY2024
$296K
E
Director of Education and Training · FY2024
$147K
D
Chief Financial Officer · FY2024
$141K
S
Chief Operating Officer · FY2024
$140K
D
Director of Strategic Init · FY2023
$134K
A
Director of Program Management · FY2024
$122K
B
Director of Schools and Mutual Assistance · FY2024
$116K
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Board Member · FY2024
M
Board Member · FY2024
J
Board Member · FY2024
H
Vice Chair at Large · FY2024

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