FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Modernizing the U.S. Electricity Grid

Original title: THE 21ST CENTURY ELECTRICITY CHALLENGE: ENSURING A SECURE, RELIABLE, AND MODERN ELECTRICITY SYSTEM

January 1, 2015

energy electricity infrastructure grid security technology

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing established the legislative record for discussions on federal energy policy, grid security, and infrastructure investment, which influence how electricity is delivered and regulated across the country.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Energy Technology Companies

These companies provide the hardware and software solutions that are the subject of potential federal grid modernization policy.

Public Power Utilities

Utilities are responsible for implementing grid infrastructure changes and managing electricity delivery to residents.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript record of a 2015 House Subcommittee hearing focused on the challenges of maintaining a secure and reliable national electricity system. Industry experts and executives testified on the technological and infrastructure needs required to modernize the power grid.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 4, 2015, before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
The primary objective was to address the '21st Century Electricity Challenge' regarding grid security, reliability, and modernization.
Seven industry leaders provided testimony regarding energy technology and grid infrastructure.
Witnesses represented a mix of energy technology firms, research organizations, and public power utilities.
The hearing record includes prepared statements and supplemental answers to questions from the committee members.
The proceedings were part of the 114th Congress, First Session.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how to improve the security, reliability, and modernization of the United States electricity grid.

Who testified at this hearing?

The witnesses included executives and leaders from C3 Energy, DEKA Research and Development, Alstom Grid, Alevo Energy, Lakeland Electric, Enphase Energy, and Gridco Systems.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Grid Modernization

The hearing highlights a 2015-era shift toward integrating private-sector energy technology into public utility infrastructure.

C3 Energy GridWise Alliance Enphase Energy

Connected Entities

personEd Whitfield“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.”Map →

personJoel Ivy“General Manager of Lakeland Electric and witness.”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Energy and Power“The congressional body that held the hearing.”Map →

personPaul Nahi“CEO of Enphase Energy and witness.”Map →

personMichael Atkinson“President of Alstom Grid and witness.”Map →

personNaimish Patel“CEO of Gridco Systems and witness.”Map →

personDean Kamen“Founder of DEKA Research and Development and witness.”Map →

personChristopher Christiansen“Co-Founder of Alevo Energy and witness.”Map →

personThomas Siebel“CEO of C3 Energy and witness.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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