Industry participants support efforts to limit acquisition of foreign-manufactured hardware but warn that removal from existing systems will be challenging.

DOE issued a prohibition order barring some U.S. utilities from acquiring equipment from China, citing concerns that its government may undermine the BPS.

Supply chain rules from NERC and the federal government are increasing costs and procurement cycles for utilities and technology vendors.

Cyber hygiene and poor-quality modeling continue to head the list of major risks to the stability of the bulk power system.

FERC began an inquiry into the reliability risks posed by equipment originating overseas, seeking comment on utilities' use of equipment provided by entities associated with U.S. adversaries.

NERC CEO Jim Robb clarified the ERO's response to President Trump’s executive order regarding the supply chain during a governance meeting.

PJM stakeholders inquired about the impacts of the planned rollout of the intelligent reserve deployment SCED case.

Hitachi ABB Power Grids agreed to join the Asset to Vendor Network for Power Utilities, a cybersecurity-focused information sharing network.

NERC CEO Jim Robb said the ERO will not request further delays for seven standards that were deferred earlier this year.

NERC opened comment periods for proposed reliability guidelines on winter weather readiness and supply chain procurement.