[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 5 (Friday, January 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 1488]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-00157]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Electricity Advisory Committee; Meeting

AGENCY: Office of Electricity, Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open 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, February 3, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-5:10 p.m. EST; Thursday, 
February 4, 2021; 11:45 a.m.-5:10 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: Due to ongoing precautionary measures surrounding the spread 
of COVID-19, the February 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/february-3-4-2021-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: (202) 586-5260 or Email: 
[email protected].

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, 5 
U.S.C., App. 2, 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

February 3, 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 
October 2020 Meeting
12:20 p.m.-12:40 p.m. Update on Office of Electricity Programs and 
Initiatives
12:40 p.m.-1:10 p.m. Overview of FERC Order 2222 1:10 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 
Panel Presentation: Aggregated DER participation in ISO/RTO markets 
enabled by FERC 2222--RTO/ISO Perspectives
2:00 p.m.-2:50 p.m. Panel Presentation: Aggregated DER participation in 
ISO/RTO markets enabled by FERC 2222--Utility Perspectives
2:50 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Break 3:10 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Energy Storage 
Subcommittee Report
5:00 p.m.-5:10 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn Day 1

February 4, 2021

11:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. WebEx Attendee Sign-On
12:00 p.m.-12:10 p.m. Welcome
12:10 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Panel: Integration of Energy Storage into the Bulk 
Power Supply--Energy Storage System Capabilities, and the Challenges of 
Resource Planning, Operational Dispatch, and Aggregation
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Discussion Between EAC Members and Panelists
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Subcommittee Update: Grid Resilience for National 
Security
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Panel Sponsored by Grid Resilience for National 
Security Subcommittee
4:00 p.m.-4:20 p.m. Subcommittee Update: Smart Grid
4:20 p.m.-4:40 p.m. Subcommittee Update: Energy Storage
4:40 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Public Comments
5:00 p.m.-5:10 p.m. Wrap-up and Adjourn February 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 February 4, 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 
February 2021 Meeting,'' to Mr. Christopher Lawrence at 
[email protected].
    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 January 5, 2021.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-00157 Filed 1-7-21; 8:45 am]
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