October 6, 2024

Edison Electric Institute (EEI)

Commenters See Overreach in Supply Chain Standards
The drafting team working on changes to NERC standards on supply chain risks will regroup after an initial ballot indicated opposition to the changes.
EEI, OATI Seek Clarification on FERC Order
EEI and OATI have asked FERC to clarify its order requiring public utilities to adopt NAESB's Standards for Business Practices and Communication Protocols.
FERC Upholds Orders 860, 861
FERC denied multiple requests for rehearing and clarification of Orders 860 and 861, which concerned reporting requirements and screens for MBR sellers.
Cybersecurity, Resilience Talks Highlight NARUC Meeting
Cybersecurity and reliability were the subject of discussions at NARUC's Winter Policy Summit, with NERC CEO Jim Robb previewing a report on GridEx V.
Lawyers Find Their Roles in Cybersecurity
Lawyers' roles in ensuring utilities' cybersecurity was the topic of a panel discussion at last week's Energy Bar Association Mid-Year Forum in D.C.
FERC to Reshape PURPA Rules
In a setback for developers of small power projects, FERC launched a rulemaking to overhaul regulations under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act.
NERC Panel Delays Action on Cold Weather Prep
NERC's Standards Committee delayed posting a standard authorization request by SPP on generator weatherization because of a competing proposal from EEI.
ERO Budget Nears OK Despite Canada’s Concerns
NERC’s 13.3% spending increase to develop its cybersecurity capability is facing some pushback from multiple Canadian utilities.
States, Public Power Challenge FERC Storage Rule
State regulators, utilities and public power groups asked an appeals court to overturn part of FERC’s landmark rule on energy storage.
Utilities Warn of Encroachment on Communications Band
Utilities asked FERC to lobby against an FCC proposal that the companies say could disrupt their mission-critical wireless communications.

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