FULL COMMITTEE HEARING: Keeping the lights on — Are we doing enough to ensure the reliability and security of the US electric grid?

April 10, 2014
09:30 AM
SD-366 Senate Dirksen Building

The hearing will explore how to increase the reliability and security of the nation’s electric grid from cyber and physical attacks.

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Opening Remarks

  • Chair Mary Landrieu

    U.S. Senator
  • Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski

    U.S. Senator

Witness Panel 1

  • The Honorable Cheryl LaFleur

    Chairman
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Mr. Gerry Cauley

    President and CEO
    North American Electric Reliability Corporation
  • Ms. Sue Kelly

    President and CEO
    American Public Power Association
  • The Honorable Colette Honorable

    President
    National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Chairman

Witness Panel 2

  • The Honorable Philip D. Moeller

    Commissioner
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Mr. Michael J. Kormos

    Executive Vice President-Operations
    PJM Interconnection
  • Mr. Nicholas Akins

    Chairman, President, and CEO
    American Electric Power
  • Mr. Thad Hill

    President and Chief Operating Officer
    Calpine
  • Ms. Cheryl Roberto

    Associate Vice President, Clean Energy
    Environmental Defense Fund
  • Mr. Jim Hunter

    Utilities Director
    International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers