Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Alice Reynolds, current President of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), to the Board of Governors at the California Independent System Operator (CAISO). In addition, CPUC Commissioner John Reynolds will become the new CPUC President, and Christine Harada has been named as a new Commissioner.
Alice Reynolds expressed her appreciation for her time at the CPUC. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of California as the President of the Public Utilities Commission,” she said. “I want to express my gratitude to my fellow Commissioners and to CPUC staff for their unparalleled expertise and commitment. I also want to thank Governor Newsom for the opportunity to serve, both as CPUC President and in my new role as a member of the California Independent System Operator’s Board of Governors. I look forward to continuing to carry out the vision of a safe, clean, reliable, affordable electricity system that benefits all Californians, and I leave knowing that the CPUC is in good hands. John brings years of experience and an exceptional intellect, and I have seen him always leading with a kind heart. I also welcome Christine, whose diverse and rich experience will bring a unique perspective to the CPUC. As I transition to my new role, I remain proud of what we have accomplished and confident that the CPUC will continue its important work with unwavering dedication to public service.”
John Reynolds commented on his appointment: “I am honored to accept the Governor’s nomination to serve as President of the California Public Utilities Commission,” he said. “I look forward to continuing the state’s work to drive towards more affordable utility services while supporting safe and reliable infrastructure that delivers on our ambitious climate agenda.”
Since her appointment by Governor Newsom in 2021, Alice Reynolds led several initiatives at CPUC. Under her leadership, policies were implemented that helped generate 25,000 megawatts of clean energy used across California each day. The commission also invested over $1 billion in broadband networks throughout all counties in an effort to reduce disparities in internet access statewide. Additionally, under her tenure, California launched its first passenger service using driverless vehicles with updated safety standards.
John Reynolds joined CPUC as a commissioner in 2021 after working as an attorney and policy advisor across sectors including energy and transportation.
The California Public Utilities Commission is responsible for regulating utilities within California while ensuring consumer protection and environmental safeguards.
