Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 15 May 2020 COVID-19 Impacts to Energy Security The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the electricity sector, decreasing electric load and increasing the risk of energy incidents. Electricity use has fallen between 5-15% and EIA forecasts that power generation… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 02 Apr 2020 Rural Energy Affordability Solutions Rural households typically spend 40 percent more on energy bills than urban households (ACEEE). States are working to reduce rural energy burdens by engaging rural co-operatives, municipal utilities, federal agencies,… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 27 Feb 2020 2020 Energy Outlook: Updates from the U.S. Energy Information Administration The webinar featured energy market forecasts from the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) 2020 Annual Energy Outlook, focusing on information relevant to state policymakers. Additionally, the webinar included a walkthrough… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 19 Feb 2020 NGA Selects Four States to Address Resource Use Efficiencies Through the Water-Energy Nexus The National Governors Association (NGA) competitively selected four states – Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina and Washington – to participate in a Learning Lab examining cross-cutting water and energy policy approaches… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 09 Jan 2020 State Strategies to Improve Energy Resilience through Distributed Technologies Energy systems face increasing pressure from natural hazards, physical threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Implementing distributed energy solutions such as efficiency, distributed generation with storage, and microgrids, in addition to robust… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 15 Dec 2019 State Energy Toolkit Governors are developing policies to promote the ongoing transformation of the energy sector into one that is more diverse, efficient, sustainable, resilient and secure. Primary areas of focus include energy… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment 06 Dec 2019 Governors Taking Action by Leading by Example Governors have the unique ability to reduce energy consumption in state-owned facilities through aggressive lead-by-example (LBE) targets. Energy use at state government facilities accounts for around 10 percent of a… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Meeting Materials 03 Oct 2019 Lead-by-Example Workshop: Innovative Financing Solutions For State Building Energy Strategies The National Governors Association hosted this Lead-by-Example (LBE) workshop to support governors’ initiatives to reduce energy consumption and expenses in public buildings, enhance the use of renewable energy and improve… National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Meeting Materials 17 Jul 2019 Governors Advisors Energy Policy Institute The National Governors’ Association’s (NGA) Governors’ Advisors Energy Policy Institute brought together governors’ energy policy staff to share energy policy solutions, learn from experts and participate in peer-to-peer exchanges. National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Publications 01 Jul 2019 State Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII) This policy scan explores state laws that protect critical energy infrastructure information (CEII) from public disclosure. National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Publications 30 May 2019 Smart & Safe: State Strategies for Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Electric Sector This white paper outlines seven actions governors can take in order to protect electricity infrastructure and personally identifiable information from cyberattacks. National Governors Association
Energy, Infrastructure & Environment, Meeting Materials 10 May 2019 Bootcamp for Governors’ New Energy Policy Advisors Energy, Infrastructure & Environment hosted a bootcamp on May 9 and 10 for Governors’ New Energy Policy Advisors. National Governors Association
