By Laura Christensen, Senior NERC Reliability Specialist NERC, in accordance with its regulatory obligations under the Federal Power Act, has initiated a draft data request concerning the operation of generators during cold weather. The draft is in response to...
NAES Environmental serviced a 320 MW coal-fired cogeneration plant in the mid-west, which utilizes four coal-fired circulation fluidized bed (CFB) boilers and two steam turbines and their respective generators. The facility controls NOx and SO2 emissions...
By Shaun Rohret, Senior NERC Reliability Specialist There is still a lot of activity at FERC and NERC based around Extreme Cold Weather Grid Operations, Preparedness and Coordination. On June 27, 2024, FERC released an order approving EOP-012-2 and...
By Sean Thompson, NERC Supervisor The digital age has intensified the need for robust cybersecurity measures across all sectors, particularly within the Bulk Electric System (BES). The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has responded to this...
By Josh Brantley, NERC Reliability Specialist In an era where technology touches every facet of our lives, the energy sector stands on the brink of a monumental transformation. Digitalization, characterized by the integration of digital technologies into everyday...