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The first release of NERC’s Align software platform and ERO Secure Evidence Locker is live for the organization, MRO and Texas RE. | Texas RE
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A new Lessons Learned report published by NERC goes over the mistakes that led to the fire and explosion of APS’ McMicken battery in Arizona. | APS
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The inability of Midwestern grid operators to recover quickly from extreme winter weather drew increasing customer anger, along with scrutiny from regulators. | Ken Bruce
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NERC has extended the expansion of its self-logging program and deferment of audits and other on-site activities in response to the continuing pandemic. | CDC
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FERC ordered revisions to NERC’s pro forma regional delegation agreement and its RDAs with all regional entities while approving the agreements overall. | NERC
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A safety mechanism present in many circuit breakers may pose an unexpected risk to the grid during periods of severe cold weather, according to NERC. | NERC
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The restoration of service to customers following Hurricane Laura was a testament to the need for collaboration, MISO and SERC told NERC. | SERC
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is forcing NERC and its REs to continue adapting their policies in hopes of helping utilities cope with the outbreak. | CDC
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NERC is set to begin training entities on its new Align tool and Secure Evidence Locker by the end of the year, with MRO and Texas RE going first. | NERC
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FERC accepted settlements submitted by NERC between Texas RE and several entities, as well as one by WECC, for violations of FAC and CIP standards. | NERC
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Many utilities in the Western Interconnection continue to use outdated models for their solar and wind generation resources, according to a report by NERC and WECC. | San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
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Winter is replacing summer as the period of greatest stress on the BPS thanks to the growing diversity of fuel sources, according to NERC’s 2020 State of Reliability Report. | NERC
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System operators in WECC were too quick to declare energy emergency alerts during several recent events, resulting in unnecessary load sheds, according to NERC. | NERC
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FERC has approved a set of amendments to SERC Reliability’s bylaws aimed at creating “a more strategic, efficient and effective governance body.” | © ERO Insider
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FERC accepted a slew of settlements for violations of NERC reliability standards, with AEP, DTE, Eversource, PGE and Exelon among those hit with monetary penalties by their REs. | NRC
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MRO covered a number of timely issues at its quarterly Board of Directors meeting, held via conference call because of the COVID-19 pandemic. | NERC
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Coal industry groups have asked NERC to update its 2018 generation retirement scenario, saying declining power demand and low natural gas prices could force more than 30 GW of coal capacity to shutter in the next three years. | AEP
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is leading to budget savings across the ERO Enterprise that have been welcomed by NERC and the regional entities. | © ERO Insider
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NERC provided FERC with information about its oversight of regional entities and the role of the E-ISAC in developing reliability standards. | NERC
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NERC and the regional entities have temporarily expanded their self-logging program to allow registered entities to focus on their response to the coronavirus pandemic. | © ERO Insider
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