Electricity

▸ Agencies

Energy Dept. (DOE), Power Marketing Liaison Office, 1000 Independence Ave. S.W., #8G027 20585; (202) 586-5581. Fax, (202) 586-6261. R. Jack Dodd, Assistant Administrator.

Web, http://www.energy.gov

Serves as a liaison among the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Western area power administrations; other federal agencies; and Congress. Coordinates marketing of electric power from federally owned hydropower projects.

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Energy Information Administration (EIA), (Energy Dept.), Coal, Nuclear, Electric, and Alternate Fuels, 1000 Independence Ave. S.W., #211073, EI-50 20585; (202) 586-2800. Fax, (202) 287-1933. Scott Sitzer, Director.

Web, http://www.eia.doe.gov

Prepares analyses and forecasts on electric power supplies, including the effects of government policies and regulatory actions on capacity, consumption, finances, and rates. Publishes statistics on electric power industry.

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Tennessee Valley Authority, Government Affairs, Washington Office, 1 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., #300 20444; (202) 898-2999. Fax, (202) 898-2998. Justin Maierhofer, Director.

General e-mail, latootle@tva.gov

Web, http://www.tva.gov

Coordinates resource conservation, development, and land-use programs in the Tennessee River Valley. Produces and supplies wholesale power to municipal and cooperative electric systems, federal installations, and some industries. (Headquarters in Knoxville, Tenn.)

▸ Congress

For a listing of relevant congressional committees and subcommittees, please see page 224 or the Appendix.

▸ Nongovernmental

American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity, 333 John Carlyle St., #530, Alexandria, VA 22314-5745; (703) 684-6292. Fax, (703) 684-6297 Stephen L. Miller, President.

Web, http://www.cleancoalusa.org

Membership: coal, railroad, and electric utility companies and suppliers. Educates the public and policymakers about economic, technological, and scientific research on energy resources employed in generating electricity. Promotes the use of coal in generating electricity.

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Electric Power Supply Assn., 1401 New York Ave., 11th Floor 20005; (202) 628-8200. Fax, (202) 628-8260. John Shelk, President.

Web, http://www.epsa.org

Membership: power generators active in U.S. and global markets, power marketers, and suppliers of goods and services to the industry. Promotes competition in the delivery of electricity to consumers.

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Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON), 1333 H St. N.W., West Tower, 8th Floor 20005; (202) 682-1390. Fax, (202) 289-6370.

General e-mail, elcon@elcon.org

Web, http://www.elcon.org

Membership: large industrial users of electricity. Promotes development of coordinated federal, state, and local policies concerning electrical supply for industrial users; studies rate structures and their impact on consumers.

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National Electrical Contractors Assn., 3 Bethesda Metro Center, #1100, Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 657-3110. Fax, (301) 215-4500.

Web, http://www.necanet.org

Membership: electrical contractors who build and service electrical wiring, equipment, and appliances. Represents members in collective bargaining with union workers; sponsors research and educational programs.

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[Page 235]National Electrical Manufacturers Assn., 1300 N. 17th St, #1752, Arlington, VA 22209-3801; (703) 841-3200. Fax, (703) 841-5900. Evan Gaddis, President. Press, (703) 841-3256.

Web, http://www.nema.org

Membership: manufacturers of electrical products. Develops and promotes use of electrical standards; compiles and analyzes industry statistics. Interests include efficient energy management, emerging technologies, product safety and liability, occupational safety, counterfeiting, and the environment. Monitors international trade activities, legislation, and regulations.

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National Hydropower Assn., 1 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., #850 20001-1410; (202) 682-1700. Fax, (202) 682-9478. Linda Church Ciocci, Executive Director.

General e-mail, help@hydro.org

Web, http://www.hydro.org

Membership: investor-owned utilities and municipal and independent companies that generate hydroelectric power and power from new water technologies; consulting, engineering, and law firms; and equipment suppliers and manufacturers. Focus includes regulatory relief, public affairs, and coalition building. Monitors legislation and regulations.

▸ Agencies

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), (Energy Dept.), Electric Reliability, 888 1st St. N.E., #81-03 20426; (202) 502-8600. Fax, (202) 219-2856 Joseph McClelland, Office Director.

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