Richard Mrlik

Richard Mrlik is a seasoned energy business entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the electric industry.1 He is currently the CEO and Founder of Intertie Incorporated, a position he has held since September 2016.1

Professional Background

Mrlik founded Intertie Incorporated after developing a large, integrated solar carport and EV charging facility in southern California.2 The company focuses on developing modular, smart grid solutions that advance California's 'Grid of the Future' by delivering fast electric vehicle charging, intelligent storage, solar integration, and electric services.1

Prior to his current role, Mrlik served as the President of Intertie Corp from November 1998 to March 2017.1 During this time, he:

• Advised on the formation of public electric utilities
• Operated the lowest-rate municipal utility for over 15 years
• Helped real estate developers manage energy infrastructure
• Advised on electric and gas commodity purchases
• Developed fast-tracked distributed cogeneration projects
• Served as an expert witness for the State of California
• Participated in the development, interconnection, and operation of over 30 renewable projects1

Education

Richard Mrlik holds two degrees from Stanford University:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• MS in Petroleum Engineering with a focus on Business Management (Engineer's Degree)1

Current Focus

At Intertie Incorporated, Mrlik is working on solutions that aim to improve grid reliability, raise utilization, and allow others to realize more value from their clean energy investments.1 His work combines his extensive experience in the energy sector with innovative approaches to addressing current challenges in the electric grid and renewable energy integration.