Lege TREND. Grid Innovation Caucus. 3 Ways to Modernize the Grid Legislatively.

The Grid Innovation Caucus: Congressional. Chairs are Robert E. Latta (R- OH) & Jerry McNerney (D- CA)

Why does grid security matter? Grid Security is fundamental to National Security & Clean Energy future

What bipartisan goals are there for grid security in legislative action?

• Encourage and enable innovative advancements that improve security & reliability of the energy grid
  • Like encouraging new partnerships between companies whose cutting-edge technologies complement and enhance electric companies’ efforts.
• Requires that legislators actively engage with industry leaders
• Requires that consumers  consumers have  more customer choice, enhanced integration of all energy sources, & improved reliability and security

Does the Grid Innovation Caucus have Partners? Yes:

• Edison Electric Institute
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association
• GridWise Alliance
• + they hosted the House Grid Innovation Expo

Utility Dive | Op-Ed the Grid Innovation Caucus | A bipartisan view on modernizing the US electric grid