Scorecard improvement

(a) Technical conferences The Commission shall hold public technical conferences not less often than once every 3 years to solicit stakeholder feedback on— (1) the effectiveness of scorecard metrics in conveying the performance of a given reporting entity; (2) the sufficiency and quality of the data disclosed in scorecards; (3) the alignment of scorecards with Federal and State priorities, including affordability, reliability, and congestion reduction of transmitted electricity; and (4) opportunities to refine metrics in light of emerging technologies, grid conditions, and energy markets. (b) Stakeholder advisory groups For purposes of a rulemaking under section 3 and each technical conference held under subsection (a), the Commission shall convene a stakeholder advisory group to provide advice to the Commission. Each such stakeholder advisory group shall be composed of 17 members, as follows: (1) 2 members representing State public utility commissions. (2) 2 members representing covered transmission owners. (3) 2 members representing independent power producers. (4) 2 members representing Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators. (5) 1 member representing the Electric Reliability Organization. (6) 2 members representing transmission planning entities. (7) 2 members representing ratepayer advocacy organizations, each of whom shall be employed by, or formally designated by, an organization the primary mission of which is the representation of residential, commercial, or industrial ratepayers in regulatory or ratemaking proceedings before State or Federal authorities. (8) 2 members with expertise in energy data systems, grid modeling, or electricity market analytics, each of whom shall possess significant professional experience or academic qualifications, representing industry, independent analytics firms, or academic or research institutions, including the National Laboratories. (9) 2 members with expertise in energy systems performance, representing academic or research institutions, including the National Laboratories. (c) Response required Not later than 60 days after receiving any advice from a stakeholder group convened under subsection (b), the Commission shall respond in writing to such advice.