The National Association of State Energy Officials’ (NASEO) Energy Security Committee provides a forum for State and Territorial Energy Officials to discuss, learn, and collaborate on energy emergency preparedness and response. State Energy Office staff serve as subject-matter-experts on energy and, in an emergency, are typically the state lead or key supporting state agency for the Emergency Support Function 12—Energy (ESF-12). The Committee covers a wide variety of energy security issues, ranging from energy data and analysis to public-private sector coordination, and energy resilience investments. 

Committee Leadership

Ben Bolton, Co-Chair

Tennessee

Audrey Alstrom, Co-Chair

Alaska

Blake Kinney

NASEO

Sarah Trent

NASEO

How to Engage:

The Energy Security Committee hosts two monthly calls, led by Committee leadership:

NASEO Energy Security Committee Call: 

These meetings consist of brief outs from NASEO on upcoming events and opportunities; focused, topical educational presentations; and facilitated, informal discussions among Committee members. These monthly meetings are only open to State and Territory Energy Offices and invited federal partners.

NASEO Energy Security Committee All-Hazards Call:

These meetings are open to State and Territory Energy Offices, other state officials (including State Public Utility Commission staff, Governor’s Office staff, and State Emergency Management staff), NASEO Affiliate members, and invited federal partners. During national emergencies or regional events with national significance these meetings are focused on information-sharing, operational and response updates, outstanding needs, and ongoing tactics and approaches pertaining to the event. During blue sky days, attendees discuss ongoing preparedness efforts and potential hazards.

To sign up for the NASEO Energy Security Committee mailing list and monthly calls, please use the "Subscribe/Update" at the bottom of this page and enter your email. NASEO members will be able to use that link to opt into communications for the various committees and working groups. If you have any additional questions about the Energy Security Committee, please reach out to Blake Kinney (bkinney@naseo.org) and Sarah Trent (strent@naseo.org).