November 17, 2024

Standards/Programs

Experts Call for Cyber Shift in Response to Colonial Hack
Experts say the attack against Colonial Pipeline provides a graphic reminder of the evolving landscape of cyber threats against critical infrastructure.
NERC Real Time Operating Subcommittee Briefs: May 5, 2021
NERC will hold its final planning meeting for GridEx VI on May 26, the Real-Time Operating Subcommittee heard at its latest meeting.
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WECC Contingency Reserve Standard Ok’d
FERC gave final approval Thursday for NERC and WECC to introduce regional reliability standard BAL-002-WECC-3.
PacifiCorp Faces $42 Million Penalty for Line Misratings
PacifiCorp hopes to convince FERC it shouldn't have to pay $42 million for alleged violations that may have contributed to 2012's Wood Hollow wildfire.
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NERC Provides Cold Weather, Cyber Updates
NERC's CEO said that his organization thinks more work will be needed to prepare the bulk power system for extreme winter events, even with Project 2019-06.
Industry Warns of Hidden Dangers in Cyber Incentives
FERC’s proposal for incentivizing public utilities to invest in cybersecurity improvements provoked a range of reactions from stakeholders.
Industry Unsold on NERC Virtualization Proposals
NERC’s proposed virtualization-related updates to its critical infrastructure protection standards are headed for another round of revisions.
Distribution a Cyber Weak Point, GAO Warns
Electric distribution systems carrying energy to end consumers are vulnerable to cyberattacks, but a new report says these risks are “not fully” addressed.
FERC OKs Updated Supply Chain Standards
FERC approved revisions to three of NERC’s critical infrastructure protection reliability standards, submitted under Project 2019-03.
NERC Cold Weather Team to Seek Faster Finish
NERC's cold weather standards development team hopes to bring the standards before the Board of Trustees by June 11.

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