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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Energy Grid Reliability and Security
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 House Subcommittee hearing regarding a draft proposal to improve the reliability and security of the United States electric power grid. Lawmakers and industry experts discussed strategies for protecting energy infrastructure and managing power distribution.
The hearing explored legislative proposals that could change how the national power grid is managed, potentially impacting energy costs and service reliability for all electricity consumers.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Utility Companies
These companies are subject to federal reliability standards and grid security regulations discussed in the draft legislation.
Electricity Consumers
Changes to grid reliability standards may influence the cost and stability of electricity services provided to residential and commercial users.
Environmental Organizations
These groups monitor how grid policy impacts energy production methods and environmental sustainability.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 19, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Energy and Power of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- The primary subject was a discussion draft of legislation aimed at addressing energy reliability and security.
- Witnesses included representatives from federal regulatory agencies, private utility companies, and environmental advocacy groups.
- The discussion focused on the resilience of the North American electric grid against physical and cyber threats.
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- The hearing record includes prepared statements from 10 witnesses and multiple members of Congress.
- The document serves as Serial No. 114-44 of the 114th Congress.
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Focus on Grid Security
The 2015 hearing highlights an early legislative push to integrate cybersecurity and physical security into standard grid reliability mandates.
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