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Texas RE Briefs: Dec. 8, 2021
The Texas RE looks back on its involvement in NERC’s and FERC’s inquiry into the February winter storm but says 2022 could be even more challenging.
WECC
WECC Regional Assessment to Focus on Variability
WECC's annual Western Assessment of Resource Adequacy will focus on variability in demand and generation, the organization's Board of Directors heard Wednesday.
Kerrville PUB
Texas PUC Chair Lake: ‘The Lights Will Stay On’
Texas PUC Chair Peter Lake said "the lights will stay on" this winter, based on the commission's new weatherization rules and market changes.
WECC
WECC Taking ‘Greenfield’ Approach to SOTI Improvements
WECC staff said that they are committed to improving their approach to their annual State of the Interconnection Report.
NOAA
ISO-NE: New England Could Face Load Shed in Cold Snaps
Limited fuel supplies put the New England grid at heightened risk of emergency actions — including controlled outages — this winter, ISO-NE said.
Security Limits Inc.
Bid-rigging Allegation Clouds Avangrid Bid for PNM
Avangrid is facing increasing scrutiny from regulators following allegations that the company purchased millions in unnecessary equipment to boost profits.
Coolcaesar, CC BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia
FERC Approves $156K WECC Penalties
FERC approved settlements between WECC, Southern California Edison and Black Hills Power for violations of NERC reliability standards.
Shutterstock
GAO Warns Feds Putting Off ‘Urgently Needed’ Cybersecurity Steps
An official from the Government Accountability Office warned that the government still has not implemented critical infrastructure cybersecurity measures.
Crowezr, CC BY-SA-3.0, via Wikimedia
OVEC Hit with $300K in NERC Penalties
FERC approved a $300,000 penalty against the Ohio Valley Electric Corp. for multiple violations of NERC's standards for vegetation management.
NERC
Grid Faces Multiple Risks in Winter Months, NERC Warns
NERC's 2021-2022 Winter Reliability Assessment warns that the bulk power system faces multiple threats, including severe weather and fuel shortages.

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