The Largest Energy Storage Association Transforming California and the West
California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA)
California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA) is a 501c(6) membership-based advocacy group committed to advancing the role of energy storage in the electric power sector. At 90+ members strong, CESA is the definitive voice of energy storage in California and the West. CESA operates as technology and business model-neutral, supported solely by the contributions and coordinated activities of its members.
Our Mission
The mission of CESA is to advocate for energy storage as a key resource to achieve a more affordable, efficient, reliable, safe and sustainable electric power system for all Californians.
Our Impact
Through our efforts, we have secured significant funding for energy storage projects, influenced key policy decisions, and driven the expansion of energy storage capacity in California.
Our Approach to Energy Storage Market Transformation
Neutrality
CESA is technology and business model neutral, advancing all forms of energy storage.
Marketplace
CESA supports and actively promotes a competitive and transparent marketplace.
Collaborative
CESA supports collaborative engagement with all stakeholders and energy storage champions.
What We Do
Advocacy
Championing policies that support energy storage adoption and integration.
Market Development
Facilitating market opportunities and growth for energy storage technologies.
Education
Offering resources and events to educate stakeholders and the public on the benefits and advancements in energy storage.
Our Members
CESA is a coalition of over 90 members, including utilities, technology providers, project developers, and other stakeholders. Together, we work to build a resilient and efficient energy storage ecosystem.
CESA was founded in January 2009 by clean energy advocates and strategists with deep experience and relationships in the electric power sector. Since 2009 our passionate team has grown to include experts in utilities, wholesale markets, incentive structures and retail rate design. We strive each day to be responsive, helpful, and create value for our members.
Staff
Scott Murtishaw Executive Director
Scott is a recognized leader in the energy industry, bringing to CESA extensive experience at two other leading energy generation and storage trade associations, and in the President’s office at the California Public Utilities Commission.
Karolina Maslanka Policy Director
Karolina Maslanka leads CESA’s policy efforts to advance energy storage deployment and integration. With experience at the CPUC in resource planning and transmission policy, along with a background in legislative and federal environmental strategy, she brings deep regulatory expertise.
Catherine Smith Administrative Liaison
Elizabeth Cardwell Events & Operations Director
Amanda Rae Smith Membership Manager
Audie Whitt Communications Director
Leo Orozco Controller
Amrit Kaur Membership Assistant
Andrea Elliott Governance & Events Specialist
Consultants
CESA State Government Affairs
Gareth Elliott Sacramento Advocates
Graciela Castillo-Krings Sacramento Advocates
CESA Safety Committee
Cara Martinson Public House Consulting
GDS Associates, Inc.
Don Tretheway
Garrett D. Cole, P.E.
Matthew Smith
Perry Servedio
The California Energy Storage Alliance is an independent 501(c)6 organization operated and staffed by Smith Moore & Associates.
Join Us
Be part of the energy revolution. Join CESA to connect with industry leaders, influence policy, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving energy storage landscape.
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