November 16, 2024

Standards/Programs

Babcock Ranch
Members Press NERC to Expand Comments on IBR Standards
NERC’s Standards Committee advanced a slate of standards development projects after moving to address concerns over stakeholders' ability to provide feedback.
FERC
FERC Orders Internal Cyber Monitoring in Response to SolarWinds Hack
FERC ordered NERC to require utilities to implement internal network security monitoring on certain cyber systems at bulk power system facilities.
NERC
ERO Submits E-ISAC Outreach Clarifications to FERC
NERC submitted a compliance filing that seeks to reassure FERC about the fairness of the E-ISAC's industry outreach efforts.
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FERC Denies Cotter’s CIP Complaint
The commission rejected a complaint by cybersecurity activist George Cotter, who last year accused NERC of neglecting the cybersecurity needs of the BPS.
FERC
FERC, NERC See Progress on Winter Weatherization
FERC Chair Richard Glick cited "remarkable” progress on FERC's and NERC's recommendations in response to Winter Storm Uri but cautioned there is more to do.
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NERC Board Member Argues for Increased Authority
NERC Trustee Sue Kelly argued for giving the ERO board authority to issue standards when it sees inadequate progress on an urgent reliability issue.
FERC
FERC Orders NERC Review on Physical Security
Reacting to an attack on two substations, FERC ordered NERC to review the effectiveness of its physical security standards and recommend needed improvements.
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NERC Standards Committee Briefs: Dec. 13, 2022
NERC's Standards Committee approved its 2023-25 work plan and discussed proposals to increase its "agility."
PJM
PJM Operating Committee Briefs: Dec. 8, 2022
The OC rejected modifications to its issue charge exploring costs for generators deemed critical to maintaining interconnection reliability operating limits.
FERC
FERC-DOE Technical Conference Considers New Standards for Supply Chain Threats
Supply chain threats have evolved since FERC directed NERC to develop standards covering them, but there's no consensus on whether they should be updated.

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