Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Alice Reynolds, 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 President of the CPUC, and Christine Harada has been named as a new CPUC 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,” said President Alice Reynolds. “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,” said CPUC President Designee, John Reynolds. “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.”
Governor Newsom appointed Alice Reynolds as CPUC President in 2021. During her leadership, policies were implemented that enabled 25,000 megawatts of clean energy generation in California. The commission also invested over $1 billion in broadband infrastructure across all counties in an effort to reduce digital inequality. Additionally, under her tenure, California launched its first driverless vehicle passenger service with safety standards and accessibility features.
John Reynolds was first appointed as a commissioner by Governor Newsom in 2021. He has worked extensively as an attorney and policy advisor within several regulated industries including energy, telecommunications, transportation, and water.
The California Public Utilities Commission oversees utilities throughout California with responsibilities that include consumer protection and ensuring access to reliable utility services statewide.
