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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
A tool to help Governors prepare in advance of an energy emergency and inform their decision making in the event of an energy emergency.
NGA Energy Security Library
2024 State Experts Roundtable on Protecting Energy Infrastructure from Physical Attacks
On September 12, 2024, the National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), National Conference of ...
Roundtable on Energy Resilience and Security for Territories and Islanded Communities
Every aspect of modern life depends on a reliable, affordable supply of energy. Energy powers our telecommunications networks, fuels our vehicles, and keeps the lights on and equipment working at ...
2023 Energy Cybersecurity Resources For Governors’ Advisors
This resource guide provides an overview of federal and state cybersecurity standards for the energy sector as well as a collection of energy cybersecurity resources from NGA, the federal government, ...
2023 Governors’ Advisors Energy Policy Institute
The National Governors Association (NGA) held the 2023 Governors’ Advisors Energy Policy Institute in Providence, Rhode Island, August 1-3. This annual Energy Policy Institute convened Governors’ energy policy staff from ...
Energy Emergency Preparedness and Response Training for Governors and State Regulators
The health, safety, and economic security of our communities and businesses are highly dependent on a reliable supply of energy—including electricity, natural gas, and liquid fuels. When the lights go ...
Preparing for potential energy disruptions – 2023 NGA Winter Meeting Task Force Meeting
At the 2023 NGA Winter Meeting, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Vermont Governor Phil Scott, Co-chairs of the Public Health and Disaster Response Task Force, hosted a discussion on how ...
State Learning Lab on Energy and Critical Infrastructure Resilience
Governors' staff and state leaders across the country collaborate and recognize the importance of resilient energy and critical infrastructure, while discussing how to best bolster state energy plans with new ...
Opportunities For Cybersecurity Investment In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act
In an increasingly modernized and interconnected world, the cybersecurity risk continues to grow, and our nation’s infrastructure is not impervious. For states looking to elevate their cybersecurity posture, the IIJA ...
States’ Role in Addressing Foreign Threats in U.S. Critical Energy Infrastructure Sectors
This issue brief examines the vulnerabilities of critical energy infrastructure sectors and assets to foreign threats and identify possible actions to address those vulnerabilities. (Download) Executive Summary The safety and ...
State Governance, Planning, and Financing to Enhance Energy Resilience
This guide provides examples of state-wide resilience considerations, important actions for states to enhance energy resilience planning, and potential funding and financing options to consider for energy resilience projects. (Download) ...
External Resources
- DOE Energy Waiver Library
- NASEO Guidance for States on Petroleum Shortage Response Planning
- American Public Power Association Restoration Best Practices Guidebook
- American Public Power Cybersecurity Scorecard
- NCEP – State Agency Coordination During Energy-Related Emergencies
- NARUC Cybersecurity Preparedness Evaluation Tool
- NARUC Cybersecurity Glossary
- U.S. DOE – CESER State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Program
- U.S. DOE – CESER State and Regional Energy Risk Profiles
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