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November 18, 2024

Standards/Programs

Voting Extended on System Operating Limits Standard
NERC has extended voting on Establish and Communicate System Operating Limits to Aug. 26 because six nonbinding polls failed to reach a quorum.
Balloting Opening on Cloud Services Standards
Balloting on the second draft of NERC’s proposed CIP standards for cloud computing will begin Sept. 11 after the first draft was rejected by stakeholders.
NERC Heading for $1.4M Budget Surplus
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.
Industry Pushes Back on FERC Cyber Incentives
Comments on FERC’s proposals for encouraging cybersecurity investments reveal widespread misgivings about the commission’s framework.
Expert Warns Utilities Remain Vulnerable to Cyberattack
Utilities looking to fortify their systems against cyberattacks must consider security measures in addition to NERC’s CIP standards.
NERC Opens Comments on Standards Plan
NERC has posted its draft 2021-2023 Reliability Standards Development Plan for an informal comment period ending Sept. 9.
Reliability Guidelines, Standards Posted for Comment
NERC opened comment periods for proposed reliability guidelines on winter weather readiness and supply chain procurement.
FERC Approves $175,000 in Ameren Penalties
FERC accepted settlements totaling $175,000 between SERC and Ameren, along with Ameren Missouri, for violations of NERC’s FAC reliability standards.
FERC, NERC Offer Cyber Supply Chain Guidance
FERC and NERC published a white paper on ways utilities can identify the manufacturers of equipment used in their computer networks.
PJM Consumer Advocates Seek New Venue for CIP Talks
PJM’s consumer advocates proposed changing the venue for discussions on NERC’s reliability standard on critical transmission facilities.

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