Erik Ela, ESIG’s Director of System Operation and Electricity Markets, has worked across the power industry for 20 years, specializing in electricity market design and operations, renewable energy and emerging technology integration, bulk power system operations, essential reliability services, resource planning, and electricity policy. Prior to joining ESIG, Ela was a Program Manager with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Additionally, he worked for several years with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as a senior research engineer and before that for the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO).