FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Power Grid Reliability

Original title: KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON: STRATEGIES FOR GRID RESILIENCE AND RELIABILITY

January 1, 2022

energy climate change infrastructure power grid electricity

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs potential federal policy and infrastructure investments aimed at preventing power outages and ensuring grid stability during extreme weather events.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Utility companies

These entities are responsible for implementing grid infrastructure changes discussed in the hearing.

Energy consumers

Consumers are impacted by the reliability and cost of electricity services influenced by grid policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing on February 15, 2022, to discuss strategies for improving the resilience and reliability of the U.S. electrical grid. The session featured testimony from energy experts and utility officials regarding grid infrastructure and extreme weather preparedness.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 15, 2022, via Zoom.
The committee received testimony from four expert witnesses regarding grid resilience.
Multiple reports were submitted for the record, including assessments of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant and the impact of Winter Storm Uri.
The committee members engaged in a question-and-answer session with witnesses, with follow-up questions submitted for the record.
The hearing focused on the intersection of climate change, extreme weather, and the ability of the national power grid to maintain service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how to make the U.S. power grid more resilient and reliable in the face of climate-related challenges.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Nancy Sutley (LA Department of Water and Power), Dr. Karen Wayland (GridWise Alliance), Mark Mills (Manhattan Institute), and Katherine Hamilton (38 North Solutions).

Why It Matters

This hearing informs potential federal policy and infrastructure investments aimed at preventing power outages and ensuring grid stability during extreme weather events.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Winter Storm Uri

The hearing record heavily references the 2021 Texas power crisis as a primary case study for grid failure.

Select Committee on the Climate Crisis

Connected Entities

organizationSelect Committee on the Climate Crisis“House committee hosting the hearing”Map →

personKathy Castor“Chair of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis”Map →

personGarret Graves“Ranking Member of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis”Map →

personNancy Sutley“Senior Assistant General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power”Map →

personKatherine Hamilton“Chair, 38 North Solutions”Map →

personMark Mills“Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute”Map →

personKaren Wayland“CEO, GridWise Alliance”Map →

Sources

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