October 12, 2024

ERO Insider

Few Obstacles Remain for Cybersecurity Standards
The team working on revising two NERC reliability standards on cybersecurity is reviewing the latest round of comments
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.
Texas RE Names Albright as New CEO
The Texas Reliability Entity Board of Directors has elevated COO Jim Albright to become the regional entity's CEO effective Jan. 1, replacing Lane Lanford.
NERC RSTC Briefs: Sept. 15, 2020
NERC’s Reliability and Security Technical Committee completed half its agenda after an extended debate over its plan for taking over the work of three dissolved committees.
NERC Planning Lessons Learned on COVID-19 Response
NERC is preparing a "Lessons Learned" report on the industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help utilities prepare for future emergencies.
WECC Board Approves New Chair, Long-term Strategy
WECC Board Chair Kristine Hafner yielded her position to Vice Chair Ian McKay at the regional entity's annual meeting.
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.

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