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
NERC is preparing a "Lessons Learned" report on the industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help utilities prepare for future emergencies.
NERC previewed several changes to its winter readiness guideline to ensure balancing authorities are aware of wind turbines’ low-temperature cutoffs.
Responses to FERC’s NOI on potential gaps in NERC’s CIP standards reveal widespread reluctance on stakeholders toward enhancing the standards.
FERC accepted settlements by NERC between Texas RE and several entities, as well as one by WECC, for violations of FAC and CIP standards.
NERC CEO Jim Robb said the ERO will not request further delays for seven standards that were deferred earlier this year.
Utilities in the Western Interconnection continue to use outdated models for their solar and wind generation resources, according to NERC and WECC.
NERC’s Member Representatives Committee elected a new member to the Board of Trustees, discussed the ERO's budget and learned more about upcoming meetings.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, NERC will keep its offices in Atlanta and D.C. closed and extend its work-from-home policy through the end of the year.
NERC told FERC in its quarterly budget-to-actual variance report that it expects to end the year with a $1.4 million budget surplus.
Utilities looking to fortify their systems against cyberattacks must consider security measures in addition to NERC’s CIP standards.
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