FERC & Federal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities.
FERC rejected Michael Mabee's request for an investigation into whether Texas utilities were negligent in applying NERC’s standards during February's storm.
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NERC sought to reassure FERC that E-ISAC doesn't breach registered entities’ confidentiality when sharing info with the ERO Enterprise to develop standards.
FERC approved a final rule ordering utilities to implement the latest version of NAESB's Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols.
The ransomware attack that crippled Colonial Pipeline’s network was still fresh on the mind of FERC commissioners at their open meeting.
Extreme heat and drought conditions are a major cause for concern in the Western Interconnection, according to FERC’s summer assessment.
Wednesday’s hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy focused on the recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack.
Cybersecurity will be a critical challenge for grid-interactive buildings, according to the U.S. national laboratories.
In response to the ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, President Biden ordered a number of new mandates for CISA to improve cybersecurity preparedness.
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The ERO Enterprise extended its pandemic-related regulatory relief measures initiated last year, this time through the end of 2021.
Experts say the attack against Colonial Pipeline provides a graphic reminder of the evolving landscape of cyber threats against critical infrastructure.
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