2021-10952. Electricity Advisory Committee

AGENCY:

Department of Energy, Office of Electricity.

ACTION:

Notice of open meeting.

SUMMARY:

This notice announces a virtual meeting of the Electricity Advisory Committee. The Federal Advisory Committee Act requires that public notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal Register.

DATES:

Wednesday, June 9, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-4:45 p.m. EST; Thursday, June 10, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES:

Due to ongoing precautionary measures surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the June meeting of the EAC will be held via WebEx video and teleconference. In order to track all participants, the Department is requiring that those wishing to attend register for the meeting here: https://www.energy.gov/​oe/​june-9-10-2021-meeting-electricity-advisory-committee. Please note, you must register for each day you would like to attend.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Christopher Lawrence, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Electricity, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: [phone] or Email: [e-mail].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Purpose of the Committee: The Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC) was established in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, to provide advice to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in implementing the Energy Policy Act of 2005, executing certain sections of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, and modernizing the nation's electricity delivery infrastructure. The EAC is composed of individuals of diverse backgrounds selected for their technical expertise and experience, established records of distinguished professional service, and their knowledge of issues that pertain to the electric sector.

Tentative Agenda

June 9, 2021

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.-WebEx Attendee Sign-On

12:00 p.m.-12:20 p.m.—Welcome, Introductions, Developments since the April 2021 Meeting

12:20 p.m.-1:00 p.m.—Update on Office of Electricity Programs and Initiatives

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.—Panel Presentation: Working Together Towards a Sustainable and Resilient Zero Carbon Emission Future: Hydrogen, Batteries, & Natural Gas

2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.—Break

2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.—Open Discussion Among Members Regarding the Storage Panel Presentation

3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.—Energy Storage Subcommittee Report

4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.—Subcommittee Update: Smart Grid

4:15 p.m.-4:30 p.m.—Subcommittee Update: Grid Resilience for National Security

4:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m.—Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1

June 10, 2021

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m.—WebEx Attendee Sign-On

12:00 p.m.-12:10 p.m.—Day 2 Opening Remarks

12:10 p.m.-1:00 p.m.—Panel: Electric Vehicle Integration Report

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.—Discussion Between EAC Member and Panelists Regarding Electric Vehicle Integration Report

2:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.—Break

2:15 p.m.-4:00 p.m.—Resilience Panel Metrics Panel and Discussion

4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.—Discussion of Pathway Development Project

4:30 p.m.-4:50 p.m.—Public Comments

4:50 p.m.-5:00 p.m.—Wrap-up and Adjourn June 2021 Meeting of the EAC

The meeting agenda may change to accommodate EAC business. For EAC agenda updates, see the EAC website at: http://energy.gov/​oe/​services/​electricity-advisory-committee-eac.

Public Participation: The EAC welcomes the attendance of the public at its meetings. Individuals who wish to offer public comments at the EAC meeting may do so on June 10, but must register in advance. Approximately 20 minutes will be reserved for public comments. Time allotted per speaker will depend on the number who wish to speak but is not expected to exceed three minutes. Anyone who is not able to attend the meeting, or for whom the allotted public comments time is insufficient to address pertinent issues with the EAC, is invited to send a written statement identified by “Electricity Advisory Committee June 2021 Meeting,” to Mr. Christopher Lawrence at [e-mail].

Minutes: The minutes of the EAC meeting will be posted on the EAC web page at http://energy.gov/​oe/​services/​electricity-advisory-committee-eac. They can also be obtained by contacting Mr. Christopher Lawrence at the address above.

Signed in Washington, DC, on May 19, 2021.

LaTanya R. Butler,

Deputy Committee Management Officer.