The process of smart grid initiatives and technologies

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
106 Dirksen

03/03/2009 at 10:00AM

The purpose of this oversight hearing is to examine the progress on smart grid initiatives authorized in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and funded in the stimulus bill, and to learn of opportunities and impediments to timely installation of smart grid technologies.

Witnesses

Panel 1

  • Suedeen Kelly, Commissioner, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
  • Patricia Hoffman, Department of Energy
  • Dr. Patrick Gallagher, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Panel 2

  • Frederick Butler, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
  • Katherine Hamilton, GridWise Alliance
  • Edward Lu, Google Inc.
  • Evan Gaddis, National Electrical Manufacturers Association