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July 31, 2024

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Cold Weather SDT Planning February Posting
The team working on NERC’s proposed cold-weather preparedness standard is revising its SAR in response to industry comments.
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.
NERC Reliability Standards Get FERC Approval
FERC approved NERC reliability standards affecting transmission system planning performance and communications cybersecurity.
Lawrence Returns to NERC in New Post
Bill Lawrence, who had served as director of the E-ISAC since 2018, has returned to NERC in a new role after an unexplained three-month absence.
SOL Project Team Preparing for March Posting
The standards drafting team revising the requirements for determining and communicating SOLs is progressing toward posting the standard for comment.
Goulding: Diverse Voices Key to NERC’s Success
Retiring NERC Trustee David Goulding recalled his time with the ERO, urging stakeholders to understand their own limitations and accept advice from others.
Rooftop PV’s ‘Hidden Loads’ Challenge Grid Planners
DERs such as rooftop solar panels and batteries may pose a higher risk for grid stability than previously thought, the chief engineer for SDG&E warned.
Ransomware Attack Hits New Mexico Commission
The New Mexico PRC’s website and electronic filing system have been offline since a ransomware attack on Jan. 9, and it may be a week before it is restored.
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.
Nominations Close for At-Large RSTC Members
The Nominating Subcommittee for NERC’s new RSTC is considering the final group of nominees for the entity’s first slate of members.

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