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John L. Geesman

Commissioner, California Energy Commission

Commissioner Geesman has been a leading proponent of renewable energy in California and plays a central role in the formation of renewable energy portfolio policies and procedures. John L. Geesman was originally appointed to the California Energy Commission on July 18th, 2002 to fill an un-expired term. He was re-appointed to a full five-year term by Governor Gray Davis on December 31st, 2002, and was confirmed by the Senate. By law, four of the five members of the Energy Commission are required to have professional training in specific areas - engineering or physics, environmental protection, economics, and law. One commissioner is appointed to represent the public-at-large. Commissioner Geesman fills the Attorney position. Commissioner Geesman serves as Presiding Member of the Renewables Committee and the Facility Siting Committee. Commissioner Geesman rejoined the Commission after originally serving as its Executive Director from 1979 to 1983. From 1983 to 2002, he was an investment banker specializing in the debt markets. During this time, he served as Chairman of California Power Exchange, and as a member of the Board of Governors of the Independent System Operator. Commissioner Geesman earned a bachelor of arts degree from Yale University, and a juris doctorate from Boalt Hall, University of California, Berkeley.

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