January 16, 2025

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NERC
SDT Recommendations Spark Debate at Standards Committee
Members of NERC’s Standards Committee debated qualifications for standard drafting team participation at their monthly conference call, with the discussion extending the meeting more than a half-hour over its planned end time.
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NERC Board of Trustees/MRC Briefs: Aug. 15, 2024
NERC's Board of Trustees invoked its authority to accelerate standards development for the first time at this week's meeting in Vancouver.
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No Grid Impacts from CrowdStrike Outage, NERC Says
Staff from NERC and the E-ISAC called the recent CrowdStrike outage a useful preview for potential future cyberattacks.
CPUC
Early Heat, Wildfires Signal Increase in California PSPS Events
Intense heat coupled with this summer’s early and active fire season will likely increase the need for public safety power shutoffs later this year, according to utilities presenting at a California PUC workshop.
H5 Data Centers
Data Centers Bringing ‘Massive’ Loads to Western Grid
Five years ago, load growth from transportation electrification was a major issue for policymakers, according to speakers at a webinar. Now the focus has shifted to data centers.
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CISA Launches Cybersecurity Software Buying Guide
CISA has published a guide to help businesses incorporate cybersecurity into their software acquisition process.
NERC
NERC Report Identifies Persistent CIP Violation Themes
In a report, NERC said registered entities’ cyber and physical security postures have room for improvement in four key areas.
State Farm
HECO Joins $4B Settlement over Maui Wildfires
Hawaii Electric Co. said that it will join a global settlement agreement to resolve all claims from the 2023 Maui wildfires.
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CISA Names 1st Chief AI Officer
Lisa Einstein, who has served as CISA’s senior adviser for AI and as executive director of the agency’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, will take on the new role.
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NERC Planning Task Force on EV Grid Impacts
NERC plans to create a task force to address the reliability risks posed by growing adoption of electric vehicles.

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