STATE RESOURCE CENTER ON ENERGY SECURITY

As the leaders of their states, governors are ultimately responsible for preparing for and responding to energy emergencies in their states – and are uniquely positioned to do so. There are a number of steps governors can take to ensure their states are well-positioned to respond to electrical blackouts, oil and gas shortages and other energy-related crises. The National Governors Association developed this State Resource Center on Energy Security to provide governors and other senior state officials with a one-stop-shop for the information and resources they need to plan for and respond to energy emergencies.

NGA State Resilience Assessment And Planning Tool

The State Resilience Assessment and Planning Tool (SRAP Tool) was created to help Governors and their staffs assess state resilience, identify gaps, and plan for natural and man-made disasters. The tool and related efforts build upon the experiences of states and community leaders around the U.S. and globally.

The SRAP Tool uses all hazards to help states prepare for a wide range of natural and man-made threats. Those can include storms such as hurricanes and tornados, earthquakes, tsunamis, cyber and physical attacks, and terrorist attacks. The development of the SRAP Tool was conducted under a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. While the SRAP Tool is applicable to a broad range of resilience efforts, this version focuses on energy assurance and continuity of operations for that sector primarily, along with other critical infrastructure systems such as transportation, communications, and water. Learn more and download the tool here, or for a demonstration of the tool, view this webinar.

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Executive Authority During Energy Emergencies

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NGA Energy Security Library

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External Resources

COVID-19 Resources

Federal

U.S. DOE: Coronavirus Hub
U.S. DOE: FAQ on COVID-19 Energy Sector Response Efforts
U.S. DHS, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security (CISA) Guidance: Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
DHS CISA: COVID-19 Homepage
FERC: Coronavirus Response
FBI: Cybersecurity Public Service Announcement
U.S. EPA: Memo on Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program
OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

State Association Partners

National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) Support for State Energy Offices
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) COVID News and Resources
National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) State Legislator COVID-19 Resources

Trade Associations

Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC): COVID-19 Resources
Edison Electric Institute: Pandemic page
American Public Power Association: Coronavirus page
National Rural Electric Cooperatives: COVID-19 page
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) COVID-19 Response Page
American Petroleum Institute: Pandemic Resources page
American Gas Association: Coronavirus page
International Liquid Terminals Association: Pandemic Resources page
Petroleum Marketers Association of America: Coronavirus Resources page
American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers: COVID-19 page
American Public Gas Association: Coronavirus Resources page
International Association of Drilling Contractors: COVID-19 Update page
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America: COVID-19 Response page
Offshore Operators Committee: COVID-19 Mitigations page

On Demand Technical Assistance

NGA staff provide tailored on demand technical assistance to governors’ advisors upon request, using information about best practices and advice from states and other experts across the country. Assistance can come in a variety of forms, including brief confidential memos on a specific policy area, comments on draft legislation or regulations, consultation on a policy development process or access to outside experts to help the governor’s office move its agenda. Please contact Dan Lauf at dlauf@nga.org for more information.