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January 15, 2025

FERC & Federal

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities. 

PJM Supports TO Critical Tx Plan
Consumer advocates, industrial customers and state regulators asked FERC to reject PJM transmission owners’ critical infrastructure mitigation plan.
FERC Adopts NAESB Business, Communication Rules
FERC adopted NAESB's business practice and communication protocols as mandatory requirements for public utilities to increase grid efficiency.
Supply Chain Standard Posted for Comments
NERC has opened a 45-day formal comment period on proposed reliability standards addressing cybersecurity supply chain risks.
FERC Sets Reliability Conference for June 25
FERC will hold its annual technical conference on June 25 with a focus on cybersecurity, the changing resource mix and inverter-based resources.
BPA, Idaho Power Hit with NERC Violations
FERC accepted NERC Notices of Penalty against the Bonneville Power Administration, Idaho Power and the Niles Light Department.
NERC Reliability Standards Get FERC Approval
FERC approved NERC reliability standards affecting transmission system planning performance and communications cybersecurity.
NERC Wins Another 5 Years as ERO
FERC recertified NERC as the ERO for another five years while ordering the organization to audit its regional entities and improve oversight of the E-ISAC.
Report: Oil, Gas Hackers Expanding to Grid
Hackers who once focused on oil and gas producers have been increasingly targeting the electric grid, according to a new report by ICS security firm Dragos.
Iran Cyber Threat Increasing, Experts Say
Although fears of an imminent U.S. military conflict with Iran have eased, cybersecurity experts cautioned the country remains an increasing cyber threat.
FERC Seeks More Testing on Spectrum Protections
FERC urged the FCC to conduct additional testing to ensure automated frequency coordination will protect utilities’ use of the 6 GHz spectrum band.

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