Preserving and enhancing the cyber security of our electric infrastructure must be among our top priorities.
Jeff Bingaman
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Jeff Bingaman is a former U.S. Senator from New Mexico, serving from 1983 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on energy policy, education, and healthcare. During his tenure, Bingaman played a significant role in shaping legislation related to renewable energy and was a strong advocate for the development of clean energy technologies. He served as the Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, where he focused on issues such as energy efficiency and the promotion of alternative energy sources.
I do not believe that the existing suite of reliability standards and the process for developing them is sufficient to defend electric infrastructure against deliberate cyber attacks.
Chairman Bingaman and other Senators on this Committee should be commended for their work on enacting Section 215 and other efforts to ensure the reliability of the electric grid.
The safety of the North American power system is critical to the Nation's economy and to our security.
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