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March 2, 2025

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FERC Rejects Mabee’s Texas Complaint
FERC rejected Michael Mabee's request for an investigation into whether Texas utilities were negligent in applying NERC’s standards during February's storm.
Texas RE Gives Sunny Summer Outlook
The Texas Reliability Entity’s director of reliability services said that renewable energy will be crucial if the state is to survive another brutal summer.
DC Circuit Dismisses DOE Security Complaint
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a petition by the Union of Concerned Scientists calling for a review of DOE rules concerning disclosure of CEII.
Summer Bringing ‘Elevated Risk,’ NERC Warns
Summer reliability “is shaping up to be a challenge for electric system operators” in most of the ERO Enterprise thanks to extreme weather, NERC said.
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NERC Clarifies Information Sharing, APBs in Compliance Filing
NERC sought to reassure FERC that E-ISAC doesn't breach registered entities’ confidentiality when sharing info with the ERO Enterprise to develop standards.
NAESB Standards Gain Final FERC Approval
FERC approved a final rule ordering utilities to implement the latest version of NAESB's Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols.
Colonial Hack Sparks Competing Recommendations at FERC
The ransomware attack that crippled Colonial Pipeline’s network was still fresh on the mind of FERC commissioners at their open meeting.
Texas RE Knee-deep in Response to Feb. Winter Storm
Texas RE’s primary focus is on preventing another event similar to ERCOT’s near collapse during February’s winter storm, staff told their board.
FERC Summer Assessment Spotlights Western Drought Risks
Extreme heat and drought conditions are a major cause for concern in the Western Interconnection, according to FERC’s summer assessment.
Cybersecurity Top Concern at DOE Budget Hearing
Wednesday’s hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy focused on the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.

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