January 13, 2025

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, NERC to End CIP Violation Disclosures
FERC and NERC will no longer publicly post information about violations of the ERO’s Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.
FERC Accepts Removal of 18 NERC Requirements
FERC approved the full retirement of four NERC reliability standards and the modification of five others.
FERC Opens Supply Chain Cyber Risk Inquiry
FERC began an inquiry into the reliability risks posed by equipment originating overseas, seeking comment on utilities' use of equipment provided by entities associated with U.S. adversaries.
EEI Panel: Cloud, Drones Can Help Mitigate Wildfires
Rapid advances in digital technology can provide utilities with much needed assistance in wildfire response.
EEI Panel: Public-private Trust Key to Cyber Survival
Trust and collaboration between the private and public sectors is more important than ever for guarding against cyberattacks.
Texas Reliability Entity Briefs: Sept. 3, 2020
NERC CEO Jim Robb clarified the ERO's response to President Trump’s executive order regarding the supply chain during a governance meeting.
Stakeholders Speak out on FERC CIP Concerns
Responses to FERC’s NOI on potential gaps in NERC’s CIP standards reveal widespread reluctance on stakeholders toward enhancing the standards.
FERC OKs Penalties from Texas RE, WECC
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 Joins Supply Chain Security Network
Hitachi ABB Power Grids agreed to join the Asset to Vendor Network for Power Utilities, a cybersecurity-focused information sharing network.
No Further Deferments for NERC Standards
NERC CEO Jim Robb said the ERO will not request further delays for seven standards that were deferred earlier this year.

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