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Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC)
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The three topics the EAC is addressing in 2008 are electricity supply adequacy, smart grid, and energy storage technologies. Final versions of the reports are available below:
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EAC Mission
The mission of the Electricity Advisory Committee is to provide advice to the U.S. Department of Energy in implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005, executing the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and modernizing the nation's electricity delivery infrastructure.
EAC Goals
The goals of the EAC are to:
- Advise on electricity policy issues pertaining to the Department of Energy.
- Review and make recommendations concerning DOE electricity programs and initiatives.
- Advise DOE on issues related to current and future capacity of the electricity system (generation, transmission and distribution, regionally and nationally).
- Advise on the coordination between DOE and state and regional officials and the private sector on matters affecting electricity supply, demand and reliability.
- Advise on the coordination between Federal, State and utility industry authorities required to cope with supply disruption or other emergencies related to electricity generation and distribution.
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Senior DOE Official to Host Press Call on Electricity Advisory Committee’s New Reports
January 15, 2009 - Assistant Secretary for Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability will host a call with the Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC), to announce the completion of three reports prepared for the Secretary of Energy's consideration. For more information Go> |
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EAC Charter |
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EAC Membership |
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April 17, 2008 - DOE Announces Membership of New Electricity Advisory Committee
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