U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
The mission of the Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (OE) is to lead national efforts to modernize the electric grid; enhance security and reliability of the energy infrastructure; and facilitate recovery from disruptions to energy supply. OE has three major divisions, plus a National Energy Technology Laboratory Site Office that adds essential technical expertise to support infrastructure protection and emergency response efforts.
The Infrastructure Security and Energy Restoration Division coordinates the Department of Energy's response to energy emergencies and helps State and local governments and the private sector recover from disruptions to the energy infrastructure. The Division works with government entities and industry to develop a viable critical infrastructure protection program to ensure the security of the nation's energy systems and a reliable flow of energy.
The Research and Development Division manages a portfolio of projects to create "next generation" electric delivery technologies, and accelerate their introduction to the marketplace. Research and Development works with other Divisions to understand the vulnerabilities and weaknesses of today's grid and use the information to develop better technology for the future.
The Permitting, Siting and Analysis Division authorizes international transmission facilities and exports of electricity, assists regional and state planning, and analyzes policy initiatives and legislative proposals in order to promote efficiency, environmental sustainability, and competition in the electric power industry.
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1889. Its members include the governmental agencies that are engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers in the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. NARUC's member agencies regulate the activities of telecommunications, energy, and water utilities.
NARUC's mission is to serve the public interest by improving the quality and effectiveness of public utility regulation. Under State law, NARUC's members have the obligation to ensure the establishment and maintenance of utility services as may be required by the public convenience and necessity, and to ensure that such services are provided at rates and conditions that are just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory for all consumers.
The U.S. Electricity Delivery Working Group
(as of 10/18/07)
The U.S. Electricity Delivery Working Group has been established as an ad hoc advisory group to assist DOE, NARUC and Energetics plan for a successful National Electricity Delivery Forum. Membership in the Working Group represents a wide range of stakeholder interests. The Working Group meets on a regular basis to provide input on the National Forum's agenda.
The Working Group is managed by Peggy Welsh, Senior Consultant, Energetics Incorporated. If you have any questions regarding the Working Group, please contact Ms. Welsh at pwelsh@energetics.com or call 202-406-4108.
Working Group Member Organizations
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CHAIR
The Honorable Sam J. Ervin, IV
Commissioner, North Carolina Utilities Commission and Chair, NARUC Electricity Committee
MEMBERS
Charles Acquard
Executive Director, National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates
Stacy Angel
Program Manager, Climate Protection Partnerships Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Diane Barney
Senior Engineer, New York Public Service Commission
Rajnish Barua
Executive Director, Organization of PJM States
Janet Gail Besser
Vice President, National Grid
Jan Brinch
Member Services Chairman, U.S. Clean Heat and Power Association
Merwin Brown, PhD
Director, Electric Transmission Research, California Institute for Energy and Environment
Roberta S. Brown
President, Sassafras River Associates and Board Member, ISO New England & IESO
Jay Caspary
Director, Engineering, Southwest Power Pool
Ralph Cavanagh
Co-Director, Energy Program, National Resources Defense Council
Dan Delurey
Executive Director, U.S. Demand Response Coordinating Committee
Greg Dierkers
Senior Policy Analyst, National Governors Association Center for Best Practices
Dan Dolan
Vice President, Electric Power Supply Association
David Dworzak
Manager, Transmission Policy, Edison Electric Institute
Mike Eckhart
President, American Council on Renewable Energy
The Honorable Jeanne Fox
President, New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
The Honorable Anne C. George
Commissioner, Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control
Lauren Giles
Senior Energy Analyst, Energetics Incorporated
Craig Glazer
Vice President, Federal Government Policy, PJM
Rob Gramlich
Policy Director, American Wind Energy Association
Chuck Gray
Executive Director, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Chris Haun
Senior Energy Policy Advisor To President Jeanne Fox, NJ Board of Public Utilities
James Hoecker
Partner, Vinson & Elkins Counsel, WIRES
Frank Hoss
Vice President, General Electric
Steve Huhman
Vice President, Morgan Stanley
Kevin Kelly
Director, Policy Analysis and Rulemaking, Office of Energy Market Regulation, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Miles Keogh
Director of Grants, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Eric Lightner
Program Manager, Electric Distribution / GridWise, U.S. Department of Energy
Ian McLeod
Senior Advisor, Power System Operations, Tennessee Valley Authority
Michelle Malloy
Director of Meetings, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Kate Marks
Energy Policy Specialist, National Conference of State Legislatures
David Mohre
Executive Director, Energy and Power Division, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
The Honorable Rick Morgan
Commissioner, District of Columbia Public Service Commission
Allen Mosher
Senior Director of Policy Analysis and Reliability, American Public Power Association
David Meyer
Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy
Dave Nevius
Senior Vice President, North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Dennis Ray
Executive Director, Power Systems Engineering Research Center
Bill Prindle
Deputy Director, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
The Honorable Phyllis Reha
Commissioner, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and Chair, NARUC Energy Resources and the Environment Committee
Pat Schaub
Deputy Director, Office of External Affairs, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Rich Sedano
Project Director, The Regulatory Assistance Project
Bill Smith
Executive Director, Organization of MISO States
Julia Souder
Director, Inter-Governmental Relations, North American Electric Reliability Corporation
Barbara Tyran
Director, Washington Relations, Electric Power Research Institute
Marc Yacker
Vice President, Government & Public Affairs, Electricity Consumers Resource Council
Sandra Waldstein
Senior Policy Advisor, Vermont Public Service Board
Peggy Welsh
Senior Consultant, Energetics Incorporated