Chairmen Guthrie and Latta Announce Hearing on Electricity Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, announced a hearing titled Wires, Rates, and States: Permitting Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power.

“Strengthening our grid and winning the race for AI dominance requires the right power at the right time,” said Chairmen Guthrie and Latta. “As we continue to unleash American energy, it's critical we have the infrastructure necessary to deliver electricity from power generators to those who need it. For more than a century, states have led the way on siting and permitting transmission lines, overseeing environmental reviews, and ensuring needed projects are built in a way that supports the communities where they are located. This hearing will provide the opportunity to examine ways we can meet growing demand, address the federal hurdles that too often slow down needed development, and deliver reliable and affordable energy.”

Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled Wires, Rates, and States: Permitting Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power

WHAT: Subcommittee on Energy hearing to discuss electricity transmission and delivering reliable and affordable power.

DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

TIME: 10:15 AM ET

LOCATION: 2123 Rayburn House Office Building

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Seth Ricketts with the Committee staff at Seth.Ricketts@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Ben Mullany at Ben.Mullany@mail.house.gov.