FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Electric Transmission Infrastructure

Original title: EXAMINING THE STATE OF ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE: INVESTMENT, PLANNING, CONSTRUCTION, AND ALTERNATIVES

January 1, 2018

energy infrastructure electric grid utility regulation transmission planning

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a foundational record for potential future legislation regarding how the U.S. power grid is built, funded, and regulated, which directly impacts the reliability and cost of electricity for all residents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Electric Utility Consumers

The reliability and cost of electricity for consumers are influenced by the infrastructure planning and investment policies discussed in this hearing.

Energy Infrastructure Companies

These companies are subject to the regulatory and planning frameworks discussed by the subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on May 10, 2018, to discuss the current state of the U.S. electric transmission grid. Experts and industry leaders provided testimony regarding investment, planning, construction, and alternative approaches to maintaining and upgrading the nation's power delivery systems.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 10, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session focused on four main areas: investment, planning, construction, and alternatives for electric transmission infrastructure.
Six expert witnesses provided testimony and submitted written statements for the record.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The record includes supplemental statements from GridLiance and WIRES.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the current state of the U.S. and discuss how it is planned, built, and funded.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from private energy firms, grid planning organizations, and policy study groups, such as Anbaric Development Partners, , and Grid Strategies, LLC.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Extensive Expert Testimony

The hearing record includes detailed written answers to follow-up questions from the subcommittee, indicating a high level of engagement between the committee and industry experts.

Tony Clark Edward Krapels Jennifer Curran Ralph Izzo John Twitty Rob Gramlich

Connected Entities

personJohn Twitty“Executive Director, Transmission Access Policy Study Group”Map →

personRob Gramlich“President, Grid Strategies, LLC”Map →

personJennifer Curran“Vice President, System Planning, Midcontinent ISO”Map →

personRalph Izzo“CEO, Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.”Map →

personFred Upton“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →

personEdward Krapels“CEO, Anbaric Development Partners”Map →

personBobby L. Rush“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy”Map →

personTony Clark“Senior Advisor, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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