Steven Noess, NERC's director of regulatory programs, will join WECC as its new vice president of reliability and security oversight.

NERC and the regional entities expressed support last week for FERC's proposal for internal network monitoring at utilities, but said it is a complex task.

A recent survey shows that utilities are taking positive steps toward implementing NERC's supply chain risk management standards, the organization said.

Thursday's meetings of NERC's Member Representatives Committee and Board of Trustees saw a change of the guard among the organization's leadership.

Texas Reliability Entity staff suggested that utilities do more to thwart cyber threats like last year's Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.

In light of recent cyberattacks, FERC is calling for new standards that would require entities to monitor their internal computer networks for intrusions.

The ICAP/MIWG discussed rising energy prices, Order 2222 compliance, dynamically scheduling reserves and keeping critical infrastructure out of DR programs.

NERC's Standards Committee agreed to approve a new cold-weather standards project, reflecting recommendations after February's winter storms.

Panelists at the Smart Electric Power Alliance's conference in Atlanta warned that taking cybersecurity seriously will need a lot more investment.

NERC asked FERC to approve tapping financial reserves for its office move and to deny a complaint by security activist Michael Mabee.