QGA’s energy team hosted a policy breakfast on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Katherine Hamilton, former head of the GridWise Alliance, spoke about the need to build a “smart grid”, integrating technology into every stage of electricity production and delivery. Patrick Von Bargen, energy team director and former chief of staff to Senator Jeff Bingaman, spoke about energy legislation in the 112th Congress. More than 30 people participated in the Q&A session that followed their remarks.