John Bear

Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. engages in the provision of electricity transmission and distribution services. The firm specializes in energy marketing, information technology and regulatory compliance. The company was founded in March 1998 and is headquartered in Carmel, IN.

ReliabilityFirst Corp. preserves and enhances electric service reliability and security of the interconnected electric system. It provides technical and marketing support to its members. The company was founded in January 2006 and is headquartered in Canton, OH.

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. provides energy and environmental research services. It conducts research and development relating to the generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. The firm also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning and supports research in emerging technologies. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Energy Systems Network (ESN) is a non-profit organization founded in 2009 that works with companies worldwide to accelerate the development and commercialization of energy and transportation technology. ESN is based in Indianapolis, IN, and is part of the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP). ESN conducts industry research, pilot projects, and collaborative convening to advance new technologies and solutions. The organization has worked with companies such as Cummins, Duke Energy, Delphi, Toyota, and Toshiba, among others, to showcase and advance new technologies. The CEO of ESN is Paul Mitchell.

APX Holding BV operates power and gas exchanges for the wholesale market. It provides exchange trading, central clearing and settlement and data distribution services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Reliant Energy, Inc. generates and markets electricity. It has more than 14,000 megawatts of power generation capacity at 36 coal, oil and gas-fired plants across the United States. Reliant Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX.