our guest is steve reilly.e pointed out that once every four days the nation's power grid is struck. often protected by nothing more than a chain-link fence and a few security cameras. since 2011, suspects have never been identified in connection with many of the attack. an organization funded by the power industry rights in and forces the industry's own guidelines for security. this group has decreased penalties by 30%. explain that last point. guest: the north american electric reliability corporation. a nonprofit organization that has -- that is empowered to enforce the industry's regulations for the reliability of the power industry. a system that was set up under the energy policy act of 2005. merck -- nerk is tied to the industry -- nerc is tied to the industry. it is empowered to write the standards that the industry follows. host: our phone lines are open. (202) 748-8000, our line for democrats. (202) 748-8001 four republicans. (202) 748-8002 if you are an independent. our guest is steve reilly. we are