The U.S. Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee accepted testimony regarding the Committee’s oversight on the state of the nation’s transmission grid, as well as the implementation of the 2005 Energy Policy Act transmission provisions, including reliability, siting and infrastructure investment. The hearing was held July 31, 2008.

PALTA Press Release (July 31, 2008)

Major testimony:

Andrew Loza, Pennsylvania Land Trust Association

George C. Loehr

Tyrone J. Christy, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission

The Honorable Bob Casey, Jr., U.S. Senate

Marsha H. Smith, National Association of Public Utility Commissioners

Additional Testimony:

Sherri L. Evans-Stanton, Brandywine Conservancy

Molly Morrison, Natural Lands Trust

Craig Obey, National Parks Conservation Association

All interested parties may submit written testimony for the transmission hearing on July 31st in DC. Please email your statement to Gina Weinstock 24 hours prior to the hearing to ensure greatest impact.

Written testimony for this hearing will be accepted until August 14, 2008 when the record will be closed. No format requirements have been specified.