March 10, 2025

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NERC’s SPIDER Group Warns of Modeling Difficulties for DERs
NERC’s SPIDER Working Group warns that traditional approaches to power system planning analysis may not be adequate for the spread of DERs.
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Cyber Ambassador Nominee Says US Leadership Needed
President Biden's nominee to head the State Department's new bureau on cybersecurity said the U.S. must promote a positive vision of internet security.
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DOE to Provide $26M for Renewable Energy Projects
The Department of Energy plans to fund up to 10 projects to demonstrate the ability of renewable energy resources to meet U.S. energy needs reliably.
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FERC, NERC Call for NAESB Forum on Gas-electric Issues
Leaders of the North American Energy Standards Board said Monday they are working on a response to FERC and NERC's call for a forum on natural gas reliability.
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FERC Approves $249K Penalties in SERC, RF, Texas RE
FERC approved settlements in SERC, Texas RE and ReliabilityFirst for violations of NERC's facility ratings standards stretching back to 2007.
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Texas RE Warns Utilities Not to Wait on CIP Compliance
Staff from Texas RE warned utilities not to wait on setting up a plan for compliance with NERC's new critical infrastructure protection standards.
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Need for Nuclear, Grid Reliability Top Fed Officials’ Concerns
Officials from the departments of Energy and Defense expressed their concerns about the growing threats to the grid at a D.C. forum.
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Stakeholders Urge NYPSC to Reject Utilities’ Cybersecurity Proposal
Energy service companies urged New York regulators to reject a petition from utilities to strengthen cybersecurity requirements regarding customer data.
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NERC Report Highlights Dangers of Tower Climbing
In a Lessons Learned report, NERC warned that unauthorized climbing of transmission towers poses risks both to public safety and electric reliability.
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NERC Standards Committee Approves EMT SAR
At its first in-person meeting in more than two years, NERC's Standards Committee approved two action items related to EMT modeling and frequency response.

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