Frequency Band Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/frequency-band From Fort Peck, Montana to Tijuana, Mexico, the alternating current transmission network in the West oscillates in the narrow band of narrow band 59.97 and 60.02 cycles per second. On Frequency Band, the California ISO will host industry experts to talk about how the physics, economics, and governance of the grid come together to to keep the system in sync. @2026 California ISO 73b626b1-2fb4-5d19-9441-916cd2484c81 yes S1 Trailer: About Frequency Band en Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:55:58 -0700 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:56:24 -0700 https://www.caiso.com/frequency-band-podcast https://img.transistorcdn.com/KuYbCVXD2iE8Z40t8rrSRZ6iJQ72AP3ScknkgzZ_8UM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZGZl/MGNiNTFlYWYxMjVk/ZDkwMzllYzc3N2E5/NDA0OS5wbmc.jpg Frequency Band https://www.caiso.com/frequency-band-podcast episodic California ISO From Fort Peck, Montana to Tijuana, Mexico, the alternating current transmission network in the West oscillates in the narrow band of narrow band 59.97 and 60.02 cycles per second. On Frequency Band, the California ISO will host industry experts to talk about how the physics, economics, and governance of the grid come together to to keep the system in sync. From Fort Peck, Montana to Tijuana, Mexico, the alternating current transmission network in the West oscillates in the narrow band of narrow band 59.97 and 60.02 cycles per second. California ISO communicationandpr@caiso.com No No Frequency Band - S1 E5: EDAM by the Numbers 1 1 5 5 Frequency Band - S1 E5: EDAM by the Numbers full fda8b5c2-5f7e-499b-9dfc-5741e62024e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6fb316a Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube to follow along with the charts and visualizations discussed in the conversation.

What do the data reveal about the Extended Day-Ahead Market's performance since launch?

In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson are joined by Connor Waldoch, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Grid Status, and Mark Rothleder, CAISO's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they explore EDAM's early results and the operational trends emerging across the Western Interconnection.

Drawing on market data and performance metrics, Connor and Mark discuss reliability, market efficiency, participant benefits, and the evolving dynamics of regional market collaboration. They break down what the numbers are telling us and what EDAM's early performance may signal for the future.


]]> Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube to follow along with the charts and visualizations discussed in the conversation.

What do the data reveal about the Extended Day-Ahead Market's performance since launch?

In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson are joined by Connor Waldoch, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Grid Status, and Mark Rothleder, CAISO's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they explore EDAM's early results and the operational trends emerging across the Western Interconnection.

Drawing on market data and performance metrics, Connor and Mark discuss reliability, market efficiency, participant benefits, and the evolving dynamics of regional market collaboration. They break down what the numbers are telling us and what EDAM's early performance may signal for the future.


]]> Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:51:22 -0700 California ISO California ISO 4821 Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube to follow along with the charts and visualizations discussed in the conversation.

What do the data reveal about the Extended Day-Ahead Market's performance since launch?

In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson are joined by Connor Waldoch, Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Grid Status, and Mark Rothleder, CAISO's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Together, they explore EDAM's early results and the operational trends emerging across the Western Interconnection.

Drawing on market data and performance metrics, Connor and Mark discuss reliability, market efficiency, participant benefits, and the evolving dynamics of regional market collaboration. They break down what the numbers are telling us and what EDAM's early performance may signal for the future.


]]> No Mark Rothleder Becky Robinson Connor Waldoch Paul Dockery Frequency Band - S1 E4: The Future of Prices 1 1 4 4 Frequency Band - S1 E4: The Future of Prices full e1db68f2-8c45-404a-a518-932145836dcf https://share.transistor.fm/s/1013d555 How will electricity prices evolve as power systems become more complex, renewable generation grows, and new technologies reshape grid operations? In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson are joined by Jacob Mays and Erik Ela to explore the future of price formation in electricity markets. 

 

Jacob and Erik are two leading experts in power system economics and market design. Jacob Mays is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, new member of the California ISO Market Surveillance Committee, and electricity market design researcher. Erik Ela is a technical expert who advises organizations around the world, including EPRI and ESIG, on grid operators and power system engineering and economics. They bring valuable insights into ongoing debates around wholesale electricity prices and the market signals that guide investment and operations.

]]> How will electricity prices evolve as power systems become more complex, renewable generation grows, and new technologies reshape grid operations? In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson are joined by Jacob Mays and Erik Ela to explore the future of price formation in electricity markets. 

 

Jacob and Erik are two leading experts in power system economics and market design. Jacob Mays is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, new member of the California ISO Market Surveillance Committee, and electricity market design researcher. Erik Ela is a technical expert who advises organizations around the world, including EPRI and ESIG, on grid operators and power system engineering and economics. They bring valuable insights into ongoing debates around wholesale electricity prices and the market signals that guide investment and operations.

]]> Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:53:06 -0700 California ISO California ISO 5289 How will electricity prices evolve as power systems become more complex, renewable generation grows, and new technologies reshape grid operations? In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson are joined by Jacob Mays and Erik Ela to explore the future of price formation in electricity markets. 

 

Jacob and Erik are two leading experts in power system economics and market design. Jacob Mays is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University, new member of the California ISO Market Surveillance Committee, and electricity market design researcher. Erik Ela is a technical expert who advises organizations around the world, including EPRI and ESIG, on grid operators and power system engineering and economics. They bring valuable insights into ongoing debates around wholesale electricity prices and the market signals that guide investment and operations.

]]> No Becky Robinson Paul Dockery Eric Ela Jacob Mays Frequency Band - S1 E3 - Part 2: Wisdom and wonkiness of the Market Surveillance Committee 1 1 3 3 Frequency Band - S1 E3 - Part 2: Wisdom and wonkiness of the Market Surveillance Committee full 9d046282-1cc1-4c7a-b2d6-01c3be3c7103 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a38f9da8 Net load uncertainty, growing markets, opportunity-cost-based resources, and agent-based simulation of electricity market design changes are the four topics at the forefront of electricity market design. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson discuss topics that two of the field’s most respected experts on market design find most interesting.

Prof. Benjamin Hobbs and Dr. Scott Harvey are two long standing members of the ISO’s Market Surveillance Committee (MSC). In this two-part series, they share wisdom drawn from decades of experience across North American markets on the “wonkier” side of challenges facing electricity markets.
Creators & Guests

  • Benjamin Hobbs - Guest
  • Dr. Scott Harvey - Guest
  • Becky Robinson - Host
  • Paul Dockery - Host
Click here to view the episode transcript.
]]> Net load uncertainty, growing markets, opportunity-cost-based resources, and agent-based simulation of electricity market design changes are the four topics at the forefront of electricity market design. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson discuss topics that two of the field’s most respected experts on market design find most interesting.

Prof. Benjamin Hobbs and Dr. Scott Harvey are two long standing members of the ISO’s Market Surveillance Committee (MSC). In this two-part series, they share wisdom drawn from decades of experience across North American markets on the “wonkier” side of challenges facing electricity markets.
Creators & Guests

  • Benjamin Hobbs - Guest
  • Dr. Scott Harvey - Guest
  • Becky Robinson - Host
  • Paul Dockery - Host
Click here to view the episode transcript.
]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0700 California ISO California ISO 3056 Net load uncertainty, growing markets, opportunity-cost-based resources, and agent-based simulation of electricity market design changes are the four topics at the forefront of electricity market design. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson discuss topics that two of the field’s most respected experts on market design find most interesting.

Prof. Benjamin Hobbs and Dr. Scott Harvey are two long standing members of the ISO’s Market Surveillance Committee (MSC). In this two-part series, they share wisdom drawn from decades of experience across North American markets on the “wonkier” side of challenges facing electricity markets.
Creators & Guests

  • Benjamin Hobbs - Guest
  • Dr. Scott Harvey - Guest
  • Becky Robinson - Host
  • Paul Dockery - Host
Click here to view the episode transcript.
]]> No Benjamin Hobbs Dr. Scott Harvey Becky Robinson Paul Dockery Frequency Band - S1 E3 - Part 1: Wisdom and wonkiness of the Market Surveillance Committee 1 1 3 3 Frequency Band - S1 E3 - Part 1: Wisdom and wonkiness of the Market Surveillance Committee full 0055ba66-5e3c-4333-9135-c689805c03de https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e727ae0 Net load uncertainty, growing markets, opportunity-cost-based resources, and agent-based simulation of electricity market design changes are the four topics at the forefront of electricity market design. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson discuss topics that two of the field’s most respected experts on market design find most interesting.

Prof. Benjamin Hobbs and Dr. Scott Harvey are two long standing members of the ISO’s Market Surveillance Committee (MSC). In this two-part series, they share wisdom drawn from decades of experience across North American markets on the “wonkier” side of challenges facing electricity markets.
Creators & Guests

  • Benjamin Hobbs - Guest
  • Dr. Scott Harvey - Guest
  • Becky Robinson - Host
  • Paul Dockery - Host
]]> Net load uncertainty, growing markets, opportunity-cost-based resources, and agent-based simulation of electricity market design changes are the four topics at the forefront of electricity market design. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson discuss topics that two of the field’s most respected experts on market design find most interesting.

Prof. Benjamin Hobbs and Dr. Scott Harvey are two long standing members of the ISO’s Market Surveillance Committee (MSC). In this two-part series, they share wisdom drawn from decades of experience across North American markets on the “wonkier” side of challenges facing electricity markets.
Creators & Guests

  • Benjamin Hobbs - Guest
  • Dr. Scott Harvey - Guest
  • Becky Robinson - Host
  • Paul Dockery - Host
]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0700 California ISO California ISO 3204 Net load uncertainty, growing markets, opportunity-cost-based resources, and agent-based simulation of electricity market design changes are the four topics at the forefront of electricity market design. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson discuss topics that two of the field’s most respected experts on market design find most interesting.

Prof. Benjamin Hobbs and Dr. Scott Harvey are two long standing members of the ISO’s Market Surveillance Committee (MSC). In this two-part series, they share wisdom drawn from decades of experience across North American markets on the “wonkier” side of challenges facing electricity markets.
Creators & Guests

  • Benjamin Hobbs - Guest
  • Dr. Scott Harvey - Guest
  • Becky Robinson - Host
  • Paul Dockery - Host
]]> No Benjamin Hobbs Dr. Scott Harvey Becky Robinson Paul Dockery Frequency Band - S1 E2: Decoding Ancillary Services with Grid Experts 1 1 2 2 Frequency Band - S1 E2: Decoding Ancillary Services with Grid Experts full 4a656358-6354-48e1-879e-b5a4888fcec4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/890e3b56 Ancillary services help keep our power grid stable. How they work can get technical, complicated, and confusing. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson break down this vital topic with two leading industry experts.

 

Emma Nicholson, Energy Economist and former Senior Economic Advisor at FERC, joins Robin Hytowitz, Program Lead at EPRI, to share their deep knowledge of energy markets. Using analogies, they unpack how these essential services maintain grid reliability and balance the constant push and pull of electricity supply and demand.

From frequency response to ramping reserves, we explore the mechanisms that keep the lights on when grid conditions change fast. This episode offers lighthearted, thought-provoking insights into the systems stabilizing our energy future.

]]> Ancillary services help keep our power grid stable. How they work can get technical, complicated, and confusing. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson break down this vital topic with two leading industry experts.

 

Emma Nicholson, Energy Economist and former Senior Economic Advisor at FERC, joins Robin Hytowitz, Program Lead at EPRI, to share their deep knowledge of energy markets. Using analogies, they unpack how these essential services maintain grid reliability and balance the constant push and pull of electricity supply and demand.

From frequency response to ramping reserves, we explore the mechanisms that keep the lights on when grid conditions change fast. This episode offers lighthearted, thought-provoking insights into the systems stabilizing our energy future.

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 10:05:59 -0700 California ISO California ISO 5071 Ancillary services help keep our power grid stable. How they work can get technical, complicated, and confusing. In this episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson break down this vital topic with two leading industry experts.

 

Emma Nicholson, Energy Economist and former Senior Economic Advisor at FERC, joins Robin Hytowitz, Program Lead at EPRI, to share their deep knowledge of energy markets. Using analogies, they unpack how these essential services maintain grid reliability and balance the constant push and pull of electricity supply and demand.

From frequency response to ramping reserves, we explore the mechanisms that keep the lights on when grid conditions change fast. This episode offers lighthearted, thought-provoking insights into the systems stabilizing our energy future.

]]> technology, electricity, power grid, electricity market, EDAM, WEIM, western energy No Becky Robinson Paul Dockery Emma Nicholson Robin Hytowitz Frequency Band - S1 E1: Getting the most from transmission 1 1 1 1 Frequency Band - S1 E1: Getting the most from transmission full 6ac351a2-2caa-48d7-842e-d0c29a2c26b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a7b0f84 Episode 1: Getting the Most from Transmission

Transmission is the backbone of the energy grid, and in this inaugural episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson explore this critical topic with two leading experts. Rob Gramlich, President of GridStrategies, and Kyri Baker, Research Scientist at Google DeepMind and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder, share their unique perspectives. 


From optimizing power flows to planning and deploying new infrastructure, this episode dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of transmission. With engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights, it’s the perfect starting point for a podcast series tackling the big questions in energy. 

Click here to view the episode transcript.

]]> Episode 1: Getting the Most from Transmission

Transmission is the backbone of the energy grid, and in this inaugural episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson explore this critical topic with two leading experts. Rob Gramlich, President of GridStrategies, and Kyri Baker, Research Scientist at Google DeepMind and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder, share their unique perspectives. 


From optimizing power flows to planning and deploying new infrastructure, this episode dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of transmission. With engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights, it’s the perfect starting point for a podcast series tackling the big questions in energy. 

Click here to view the episode transcript.

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0700 California ISO California ISO 3178 Episode 1: Getting the Most from Transmission

Transmission is the backbone of the energy grid, and in this inaugural episode of Frequency Band, hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson explore this critical topic with two leading experts. Rob Gramlich, President of GridStrategies, and Kyri Baker, Research Scientist at Google DeepMind and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder, share their unique perspectives. 


From optimizing power flows to planning and deploying new infrastructure, this episode dives into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of transmission. With engaging discussions and thought-provoking insights, it’s the perfect starting point for a podcast series tackling the big questions in energy. 

Click here to view the episode transcript.

]]> technology, electricity, power grid, electricity market, EDAM, WEIM, western energy No Becky Robinson Paul Dockery Kyri Baker Rob Gramlich S1 Trailer: About Frequency Band 1 1 S1 Trailer: About Frequency Band trailer aea107c1-3b70-4c43-9e20-4652db26c397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c676b24 Frequency Band hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson will sit down with industry leaders, innovators, and policy experts to bring you fresh perspectives on grid reliability, the clean energy transition, and technological innovation. In the premier episode, out April 21, Grid Strategies President & Founder Rob Gramlich and University of Colorado Boulder’s Kyri Baker dive into the conversation about grid transformation.

]]> Frequency Band hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson will sit down with industry leaders, innovators, and policy experts to bring you fresh perspectives on grid reliability, the clean energy transition, and technological innovation. In the premier episode, out April 21, Grid Strategies President & Founder Rob Gramlich and University of Colorado Boulder’s Kyri Baker dive into the conversation about grid transformation.

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:14:05 -0700 California ISO California ISO 87 Frequency Band hosts Paul Dockery and Becky Robinson will sit down with industry leaders, innovators, and policy experts to bring you fresh perspectives on grid reliability, the clean energy transition, and technological innovation. In the premier episode, out April 21, Grid Strategies President & Founder Rob Gramlich and University of Colorado Boulder’s Kyri Baker dive into the conversation about grid transformation.

]]> technology, electricity, power grid, electricity market, EDAM, WEIM, western energy No Becky Robinson Paul Dockery