March 14, 2025

Standards/Programs

NERC Expands Self-logging During Pandemic
NERC and the regional entities have temporarily expanded their self-logging program to allow registered entities to focus on their response to the pandemic.
FERC OKs Payment Rules for IROL Facilities
FERC approved a procedure for “critical” New England generators and transmission operators to obtain compensation for compliance with NERC rules.
Report Warns Global Cyber Regulations Lacking
Utilities in many countries lack consistent regulatory frameworks for hardening systems against cyberattacks, according to a report from NARUC and USAID.
NERC Aims for Cost Control in 2021 Budget
NERC is projecting a total budget of $211.4 million for 2021, up 2.4% as it grapples with the uncertain economic conditions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
SERC Open Forum Briefs: May 11, 2020
SERC has seen no “significant issues” among its registered entities related to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees of the entity’s Q2 Open Forum heard.
FERC OKs Settlements on WAPA, Mississippi Delta Violations
FERC approved penalty settlements for violations of NERC standards by Mississippi Delta Energy Agency and WAPA, along with an unnamed utility.
ERCOT Seeking Funds Lost in Cyberattack
ERCOT is working with officials to investigate a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the ISO sending a wire transfers to a fraudulent bank account.
FERC Agrees to Defer Standards Implementation
FERC has agreed to NERC's request to defer the implementation of seven reliability standards scheduled to take effect this year.
MISO Monitor Rebuffed on PJM Pseudo-ties
FERC rejected a complaint by MISO’s Independent Market Monitor that PJM’s pseudo-tie requirement for external capacity resources is unjust and unreasonable.
April Ballot Planned for SOL Standards
A proposed update to the requirements for system operating limits will open for a 45-day comment period and formal ballot period beginning April 23.

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