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Scott Murtishaw
Executive Director, California Energy Storage Alliance
Scott Murtishaw is the Executive Director of the California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA), a position he has held since August 2023.1 He is a recognized leader in the energy industry with extensive experience in both trade associations and regulatory bodies.2
Professional Background
Prior to joining CESA, Murtishaw held several key positions:
- Policy Director at the Independent Energy Producers Association (March 2021 - August 2023)1
- Senior Advisor at the California Solar & Storage Association (April 2018 - January 2021)1
- Energy Advisor to the President at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) (January 2015 - February 2018)1
Areas of Expertise
Murtishaw's areas of expertise include:
- Environmental markets
- Cap and trade
- Renewable energy
- Electricity and utility regulation
- Transportation electrification
- Distributed energy resources
- Electric rate design
- Direct access
- Community choice aggregation1
Education
- Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of California, Berkeley (1997-1999)1
- BA in International Relations from Stanford University (1988-1993)1
Role at CESA
As Executive Director, Murtishaw leads CESA in its mission to advance the role of energy storage in the electric power sector.2 He has been instrumental in advocating for the energy storage industry, which has seen significant growth in California. In April 2024, Murtishaw participated in a press conference with Governor Newsom to celebrate California surpassing 10,000 MW of installed battery energy storage capacity.3
Scott Murtishaw's leadership and extensive experience in the energy sector position him as a key figure in shaping the future of energy storage in California and beyond.
