The U.S. continues to import large transformers from China in 2022. Click HERE for PDF Copy Motion of Complainant Requesting FERC Take Official Notice Submitted to FERC on December 7, 2022 I am a private citizen who conducts public interest research on the security of the electric grid. I am also the Complainant in this…
For PDF Copy CLICK HERE Comments and Recommendations of Michael Mabee on Energy Sector Supply Chain Review Submitted to DOE on December 19, 2021 Introduction I am a private citizen who, for over a decade, has conducted public interest research on the security of the electric grid because I recognize the absolutely vital…
Comments of Michael Mabee to the Electricity Advisory Committee, October 21, 2021 I commend the Department of Energy for holding this meeting and I commend the members of the Electricity Advisory Committee for your service to this country. My ask of the Electricity Advisory Committee is simple: In all you do and in all your…
The U.S. Imported 66 Large Chinese Transformers in 2020 – More Are On Order for 2021 According to U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) data, the U.S. imported 66 Chinese large power transformers in 2020. 54 of these were classified as “having a power handling capacity exceeding 100,000kVA.” Since 2006, USITC data shows that the U.S….
Chinese company claims that 10% of New York City’s electricity runs through its transformers. A Chinese company, JiangSu HuaPeng Transformer Co., Ltd. (a.k.a. “JSHP Transformer”), claims that 10% of New York City’s electricity runs through its transformers. Does Beijing have an on/off switch? Most Americans do not read press releases put out by Chinese companies….
Chinese Transformers in our electric grid The U.S. has imported 300 large power transformers from the People’s Republic of China since 2006. At least 200 of these Chinese transformers are embedded in our electric grid. Watch Frank Gaffney and Michael Mabee break it down on Securing America. February 2, 2021 TV Interview: Securing America #34…
Senator Murkowski Questions Jennifer M. Granholm on the suspension of Executive Order 13920. During a January 27, 2021 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the nomination of former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm to be Secretary of Energy, Senator Murkowski asked Ms. Granholm about the suspension of the order. Here’s the clip: Oddly, this…
Is Grid Supply Chain Cybersecurity Being Surrendered to China? On January 20, 2021 President Biden signed Executive Order 13990 entitled: “Executive Order on Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis.” Buried deep in the 7 page wide ranging order is this provision: (c) Executive Order 13920 of May…
