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Mark Smith

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VP, Gov/Reg Affairs at Calpine
📍 Walnut Creek, California, United States

Mark Smith is a veteran Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Calpine, concluding a 45-year career in the utilities industry. His expertise lies in Western regulatory policy, electricity markets, and FERC matters. Mark holds a Masters in Applied Economics from New Mexico State University.

Outside of his extensive career, Mark appears to value his professional relationships, celebrating his retirement with a "Legends" party alongside longtime colleagues. He also maintains a connection with his alma mater, Arizona State University, which he lists as an interest.

After a 45-year career, Mark is being honored at a "Legends" retirement party hosted by the Western Power Trading Forum (WPTF).

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Experience
46 Years
Current Role
VP, Gov/Reg Affairs
Job Level
Senior
Location
Walnut Creek, California, United States
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Western Energy Policy
His role as VP of Government & Regulatory Affairs centered on extensive interaction with key Western energy bodies like FERC, CAISO, and WECC.
Electricity Markets
His career shows deep involvement in wholesale market design, research on market trends, and client services for the California ISO.
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Career

Work history

5-2008
VP, Gov/Reg Affairs
Calpine
2000 - 2008
Director, Market Affairs, Expert Witness
NextEra Energy Resources
1998 - 2000
Director, Electric Power Research
CERA
1997 - 1998
Client Relationship Manager
California ISO
1980 - 1997
Director, Revenue Requirements, Expert Witness, Various
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
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Education
1992 - 1996
Master of Arts (M.A.)
New Mexico State University
1977 - 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Arizona State University
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