Rep. Pat Fallon of Texas has taken action to address concerns about the resiliency of the United States’ electrical grid. Fallon has sent a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, urging a briefing from the Department of Energy on the current state of grid resiliency in terms of energy use and national security.
In an interview with the Washington Reporter, Rep. Fallon emphasized the importance of focusing on reliable energy sources such as natural gas, oil, and coal. “The U.S. needs prioritize dependable sources of energy like natural gas, oil, and coal to power our nation and protect our national security,” he stated.
Fallon also highlighted vulnerabilities in the electrical grid that could lead to cyberattacks from countries like China or Russia. He noted that these attacks pose a risk of widespread outages that could threaten American lives. “At the same time, the longer we leave our electrical grid vulnerable, the longer we invite cyberattacks from adversaries like China or Russia, risking widespread outages that endanger American lives,” he said.
Fallon stressed the necessity for planning against future threats to ensure America’s safety: “We must ensure we have planned for future threats to our grid to safeguard America’s future.”
