Jan Smutny-Jones is the CEO of the Independent Energy Producers Association (IEP), a trade group comprised of a portfolio of renewable natural gas and energy storage storge. He began work at IEP in 1987 as its General Counsel. Mr. Smutny-Jones has extensive experience in energy policy including greenhouse gas, market structure, transmission, regional markets issues and legislation.

Mr. Smutny-Jones began his career in energy policy in1981 working for the Western Solar Utilization Network, (Western Sun), as a local government program manager in the 13 western states. He was the Board Chair of the California independent System Operator (CAISO) during its startup. He has participated in numerous electricity related committees, most recently the “Pathways Initiative” looking at alternatives for a better integrated Western Energy market.

Mr. Smutny-Jones is an attorney with a J.D. from Loyola Law school and a Certificate in Environmental Management from the University of Southern California. He is a graduate from California State University Long Beach.