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ERCOT Leaned on Mobile Gens, RMR Unit During Storm
ERCOT says it leaned on Texas’ 15 mobile generating units and an RMR unit during the state’s first major cold-weather event since 2021’s disastrous Winter Storm Uri.
Xcel Energy
Grid Weathers Latest Winter Storm but Still Faces Gas Coordination Problems
The North American grid made it through the winter storm of Jan. 24-26 — dubbed “Fern” by The Weather Channel — relatively unscathed, but the cold weather gripping much of the U.S. and Canada continues, and cold snaps in the future will still stress the interconnected power and natural gas systems.
NERC
NERC Report Discusses Crypto Ride-through in Texas
A new report from NERC discusses findings from a review of load-loss incidents involving cryptocurrency mining facilities in Texas.
Luminant
FERC Approves Settlement for Luminant in Texas
In a settlement over violations of a regional standard, Texas RE determined that Luminant will not have to pay a monetary penalty.
Shutterstock
ISAC Speakers Tout Cross-sector Partnerships
Speakers on a panel hosted by Texas RE said cooperation among Information Sharing and Analysis Centers is increasingly essential to weathering crises.
NERC
NERC Winter Reliability Assessment Finds Many Regions Facing Elevated Risk
Rising electricity demand is adding to seasonal reliability risks this winter as supply has not kept pace with consumption in many regions, NERC reported in its Winter Reliability Assessment.
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Texas Regional Standard for Frequency Response Headed to Ballot
Texas RE's Member Representatives Committee voted to send a regional reliability standard to industry for votes and comments.
GAO
NERC Task Force Members Talk Internal Controls Improvements
Members of the ERO's Internal Controls Task Force shared the group's progress toward creating a systemwide approach to internal controls audits.
Mullen Coughlin
Texas RE Speaker Discusses Cyber Recovery Obligations
A veteran cybersecurity-focused attorney shared strategies for remedying a potential data breach, reminding companies to protect their interests while fulfilling legal obligations.
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Texas RE Analyst Urges ‘Extravagant’ Utility Cyber Plans
A speaker at a Texas RE webinar suggested that utilities look beyond the minimum cybersecurity preparations required by NERC's Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.

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