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.
Trust and collaboration between the private and public sectors is more important than ever for guarding against cyberattacks.
NERC CEO Jim Robb clarified the ERO's response to President Trump’s executive order regarding the supply chain during a governance meeting.
Responses to FERC’s NOI on potential gaps in NERC’s CIP standards reveal widespread reluctance on stakeholders toward enhancing the standards.
FERC accepted settlements by NERC between Texas RE and several entities, as well as one by WECC, for violations of FAC and CIP standards.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids agreed to join the Asset to Vendor Network for Power Utilities, a cybersecurity-focused information sharing network.
NERC CEO Jim Robb said the ERO will not request further delays for seven standards that were deferred earlier this year.
Comments on FERC’s proposals for encouraging cybersecurity investments reveal widespread misgivings about the commission’s framework.
Expressing concern over the bulk power system’s preparedness for a cyberattack, members of a Senate energy panel grilled PJM and DOE officials.
FERC and NERC published a white paper on ways utilities can identify the manufacturers of equipment used in their computer networks.
Industry needs to improve its ties to state officials, maintain vigilance on cybersecurity, and develop plans to operate control rooms remotely, NERC CEO Jim Robb said.
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