U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) this week relaunched the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus for the 118th Congress to help bolster the security and reliability of America’s electric grid.
“Ensuring the security and reliability of our nation’s electric grid cannot be overstated,” Rep. Latta said. “From increasing efficiency to meet our growing energy needs to implementing modernized defenses that protect against cyberattacks, there is much work to be done to safeguard this critical infrastructure.”
The caucus, which Rep. Latta co-chairs with U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA), seeks to increase the institutional understanding of grid complexities, identify opportunities for bipartisan engagement, and highlight the role technological innovation plays in strengthening grid infrastructure, according to information provided by the lawmakers.
Rep. Latta said the relaunch of the caucus will “help educate our colleagues on innovations that will improve our nation’s electric grid and provide security for the American people.”
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, and the GridWise Alliance support the Grid Innovation Caucus.
“I’m honored to lead the Grid Innovation Caucus alongside Rep. Latta and look forward to highlighting the importance of an innovative, reliable, and efficient grid infrastructure,” said Rep. Strickland. “Strengthening our nation’s energy grid is necessary for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future that supports good-paying jobs, strengthens domestic power production, and decreases the frequency of power outages in our communities.”