Rao Konidena

Principal Advisor, Policy Studies
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)

Rao Konidena is Principal Advisor at MISO. Rao began his work with MISO in the areas of resource adequacy and transmission planning . He and his team developed demand side and clean technology options as alternatives to generation in the 20 year long term transmission expansion planning process. Rao is currently involved in the development of a comprehensive approach towards implementing state and federal policy objectives around increased penetration of energy storage and renewables. Rao has an MBA from University of MN and MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) from University of Texas at Arlington. Rao is a Board member of Finnish American Chamber of Commerce - Minnesota and volunteers at City of Roseville, MN on the Finance Commission.