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Congressional Hearing on the Future of the Electric Grid

Original title: THE ELECTRIC GRID OF THE FUTURE

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the legislative record for federal policy priorities regarding grid reliability, cybersecurity, and energy infrastructure investment for the 115th Congress.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Energy

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Energy Industry

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What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House held a hearing on June 7, 2018, to discuss the modernization, security, and future development of the U.S. electric grid. The session included testimony from Department of Energy officials, national laboratory researchers, and industry experts.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on June 7, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The session focused on the 'Electric Grid of the Future' and related infrastructure needs.
  • Witnesses included representatives from the Department of Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Grid Strategies, LLC, and Texas Tech University.
  • The hearing addressed cybersecurity, energy security, and emergency response capabilities for the grid.
  • The record includes written statements and post-hearing responses from all four expert witnesses.
  • The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Why It Matters

This hearing established the legislative record for federal policy priorities regarding grid reliability, cybersecurity, and energy infrastructure investment for the 115th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
To gather expert testimony and discuss the future of the U.S. electric grid, including modernization and security.
Who testified at the hearing?
Bruce J. Walker (DOE), Dr. John Sarrao (Los Alamos National Lab), Robert Gramlich (Grid Strategies, LLC), and Dr. Joseph A. Heppert (Texas Tech University).

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Discoveries

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Dual-Role Testimony

Bruce J. Walker testified in dual capacities as Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Acting Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, highlighting the integration of these two departments.

Bruce J. WalkerDepartment of Energy

Connected Entities

personRobert Gramlich“President of Grid Strategies, LLC”Map →
personJoseph A. Heppert“Vice President for Research at Texas Tech University”Map →
personMarc A. Veasey“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →
organizationDepartment of Energy“Federal agency responsible for energy policy”Map →
personBruce J. Walker“Assistant Secretary at the Department of Energy”Map →
personJohn Sarrao“Principal Associate Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory”Map →
personRandy K. Weber“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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