NERC & Committees

The North American Electric Reliability Corp., a not-for-profit authority, regulates reliability and security standards for the bulk power system in the continental U.S., Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental authorities in Canada
Overheard at the NAES NERC Conference
The three-day NAES-NERC conference touched on EPA’s replacement for the Clean Power Plan, the debate over grid resilience and cybersecurity.
NERC Seeks to Balance Oversight, Collaboration
NERC CEO Jim Robb said his organization is sidestepping politics and striving to maintain its independence from industry.
FERC, NERC Recommend Expanded Black Start Testing
Coal plant retirements have not caused a shortage of black start resources, but grid operators should consider expanded testing, FERC and NERC said.
NERC Parts Ways with Chief Security Officer
By Rich Heidorn Jr. Just days after losing its CEO, NERC has seen another senior management departure. Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer Mar...

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