October 12, 2024

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Reliability Guidelines, Standards Posted for Comment
NERC opened comment periods for proposed reliability guidelines on winter weather readiness and supply chain procurement.
Senators Press DOE, PJM on Cybersecurity Testing
Expressing concern over the bulk power system’s preparedness for a cyberattack, members of a Senate energy panel grilled PJM and DOE officials.
NERC Reliability Issues Steering Committee Briefs: Aug. 6, 2020
The NERC Reliability Issues Steering Committee is changing the schedule for its Reliability Risk Priorities Report and updating its charter.
WECC Seeks Western Bent on Strategy Plan
WECC is seeking stakeholder comments on a draft strategic plan that seeks to build on NERC’s ERO Enterprise Long-Term Strategy.
FERC, NERC Offer Cyber Supply Chain Guidance
FERC and NERC published a white paper on ways utilities can identify the manufacturers of equipment used in their computer networks.
FERC Approves $175,000 in Ameren Penalties
FERC accepted settlements totaling $175,000 between SERC and Ameren, along with Ameren Missouri, for violations of NERC’s FAC reliability standards.
Resource Shifts Driving Grid Planning Changes
Winter is replacing summer as the period of greatest stress on the BPS thanks to a diversity of fuel sources, NERC’s State of Reliability Report said.
Robb Sees Need for Remote Grid Operations
Industry needs to improve its ties to state officials, maintain vigilance on cybersecurity, and develop plans to operate control rooms remotely, NERC CEO Jim Robb said.
AEMO: Vigilance Required on Inverter Makers
A representative of the Australian Energy Market Operator provided NERC with insights on Australia's high penetration of DERs, especially rooftop solar.
Government Urges Action on Cyber Threats
NISA and CISA are warning critical infrastructure facilities to “take immediate actions” to secure operational technology assets against cyber threats.

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