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November 5, 2024

NERC & Committees

The North American Electric Reliability Corp., a not-for-profit authority, regulates reliability and security standards for the bulk power system in the continental U.S., Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental authorities in Canada
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NERC Standards Process Changes Headed for Public Comment
NERC’s Standards Committee unanimously agreed to submit for industry comment a proposal to update the organization’s Rules of Procedure.
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ERO Submits E-ISAC Outreach Clarifications to FERC
NERC submitted a compliance filing that seeks to reassure FERC about the fairness of the E-ISAC's industry outreach efforts.
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FERC, PacifiCorp Reach $4.4M Settlement in Tx Ratings Probe
FERC approved a $4.4 million settlement with PacifiCorp that ends an enforcement probe into the utility’s transmission line rating practices.
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FERC, NERC Set Probe on Xmas Storm Blackouts
FERC and NERC will conduct yet another inquiry into cold weather grid failures after Duke and TVA cut power to consumers during December's winter storm.
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Texas RE Board of Directors Briefs: Dec. 14, 2022
NERC CEO Jim Robb met with the Texas Reliability Entity’s Board of Directors for the first time, giving a sneak peek of NERC's long-term reliability assessment.
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FERC Denies Cotter’s CIP Complaint
The commission rejected a complaint by cybersecurity activist George Cotter, who last year accused NERC of neglecting the cybersecurity needs of the BPS.
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FERC, NERC See Progress on Winter Weatherization
FERC Chair Richard Glick cited "remarkable” progress on FERC's and NERC's recommendations in response to Winter Storm Uri but cautioned there is more to do.
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NERC Board Member Argues for Increased Authority
NERC Trustee Sue Kelly argued for giving the ERO board authority to issue standards when it sees inadequate progress on an urgent reliability issue.
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NERC Warns of Ongoing Extreme Weather Risks
The coming decade will see “extraordinary reliability challenges and opportunities” amid rapid changes in the North American electric grid, NERC staff said.
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FERC Orders NERC Review on Physical Security
Reacting to an attack on two substations, FERC ordered NERC to review the effectiveness of its physical security standards and recommend needed improvements.

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