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Regional power grid reliability

The subcommittee examines reliability across regional power grids with leaders from seven grid operators.

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 1:43 PM ETRayburn House Office Building, Room 2123Rayburn 2123

CHAIRRobert E. Latta R-OH-5
Kathy Castor D-FL-14
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HOURS
3:36
WITNESSES
7
MEMBERS
32
STORIES
0

Watch

OFFICIAL COMMITTEE VIDEO · 3:35:36
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Why this hearing

On the record: 7 witnesses, all from business and trade groups.

Real oversight or theater?

Did this hearing get real answers, or was it mostly speeches?

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What each witness said

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Who asked what

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Question logs come from the committee’s official video.

The subcommittee

32 members · 18 Republicans, 14 Democrats

Witnesses

  • Richard DeweyPresident and Chief Executive Officer, New York Independent System Operator (NYISO)First appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Manu AsthanaPresident and Chief Executive Officer, PJM Interconnection, LLCFirst appearance
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  • Lanny NickellChief Operating Officer, Southwest Power Pool (SPP)First appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Jennifer CurranSenior Vice President for Planning and Operations, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)First appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
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  • Elliot MainzerPresident and Chief Executive Officer, California Independent System Operator (CAISO)First appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Pablo VegasPresident and Chief Executive Officer, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc (ERCOT)First appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED
  • Gordon Van WeliePresident and Chief Executive Officer, ISO New England (ISO-NE)First appearance
    THIS CONGRESSFirst appearance
    NO STATEMENT POSTED

In the news

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Timeline & documents

  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)MAR 25, 2025 · 10:15 AM – 1:43 PM
  3. Video posted (done)MAR 25, 2025 · 1:43 PM
  4. Written testimony posted (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  5. Questions for the record (not yet)NOT POSTED YET
  6. Printed transcript (done)PUBLISHED AUG 14, 2025

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