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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on the Future of the Electric Grid
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
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.
This hearing established the legislative record for federal policy priorities regarding grid reliability, cybersecurity, and energy infrastructure investment for the 115th Congress.
Who It Affects
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Department of Energy
The agency is responsible for implementing policies and research discussed during the hearing.
Energy Industry
The industry is subject to the regulatory and infrastructure standards discussed by the subcommittee.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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