By Leonard Wills, NERC CIP Reliability Specialist In today’s digital age, the internet remains an indispensable resource, providing users with numerous sources of information, goods, job opportunities, and other services. As of April 2024, 5.35 billion people use the...
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...
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...
By Allegra Jones, NERC Reliability Specialist In December, NERC released their 2023 Long Term Risk Assessment (LTRA). The LTRA is the ERO’s self-assessment of the Bulk Power System’s (BPS) ability to meet demand over the next 10 years. This latest assessment...
