October 9, 2024

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Vegetation Eyed in AEP Ohio Outages Following Storms
AEP Ohio told PJM vegetation was a likely cause of the transmission failures that left more than 240,000 customers without power after storms in June.
MRO
MRO Warns Energy Emergencies Likely in Summer
The Midwest Reliability Organization's summer assessment revealed significant risks in three of its four subregions, potentially leading to energy emergencies.
USEA
Utilities See Challenges, Opportunities in Supply Chain Issues
Participants in a U.S. Energy Association webinar said electric industry stakeholders must work together to address supply chain issues.
Dragos
Dragos Pushes Communication Skills for Cyber Professionals
Representatives from cybersecurity firm Dragos said that communicating the importance of OT security investments to company boards is a major challenge.
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SERC Board of Directors Briefs: June 23, 2022
SERC's Board of Directors approved the organization's 2023 business plan and budget, along with hearing updates on the region's summer outlook.
SERC
SEEM’s Sellers Pushes Reliability, Continuity to SERC Board
A representative of the new Southeast Energy Exchange Market assured SERC on Thursday that its reliability role will not change under the new market.
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SERC: Ransomware Threats Continuing to Evolve
A cybersecurity expert said electric utilities may face a growing threat of ransomware attacks amid the ongoing Russo-Ukraine conflict.
WECC
Cybersecurity, ‘Extreme’ Events Lead List of WECC Risk Priorities
Cybersecurity and extreme weather top the list of risks WECC plans to focus on over the next two years, along with RA and the impact of new technologies.
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Changes to CIP-014 Receive FERC Approval
FERC approved NERC's removal of language from CIP-014 requiring compliance evidence to be stored on site.
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AEP Under Fire as Load Sheds Persist in Ohio
AEP Ohio customers accused the utility of racism for cutting power to poor areas of Columbus following a windstorm while continuing service to the suburbs.

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