Field hearing to to conduct oversight of the Department of Energy's functions and capabilities to respond to energy related emergencies, including impacts to critical energy infrastructure.

August 15, 2016
11:30 AM

This hearing will be held on Monday, August 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. PDT at the Campion Ballroom at Seattle University in Seattle, Washington.                                                                      

The purpose of the hearing is to conduct oversight of the Department of Energy's functions and capabilities to respond to energy related emergencies, including impacts to critical energy infrastructure. 

Audio of the hearing is available here.  Witness testimony will be available on the website at the start of the hearing.

Opening Remarks

  • Sen. Maria Cantwell

    Ranking Member
    Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Witness Panel 1

Witness Panel 2

  • Dr. Lynn Best

    Director of Environmental Affairs & Real Estate
    Seattle City Light
  • Ms. Stephanie Bowman

    Commissioner
    Port of Seattle
  • Mr. Robert Ezelle

    Director
    Washington Military Department's Emergency Management Division
  • Mr. John Hairston

    Chief Administrative Officer
    Bonneville Power Administration
  • Mr. Carl Imhoff

    Manager, Electricity Market Sector
    Pacific Northwest National Lab
  • Mr. Scott Rogers

    General Counsel
    F5 Networks