October 8, 2024

North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC)

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ERO Endorses Market-based Reliability Enhancements
In comments on a FERC technical conference, NERC said it welcomes market-based enhancements to the reliability of the power grid.
The White House
Budget Mandates Cyber Reporting for Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. budget signed by President Biden on Tuesday includes requirements that critical infrastructure entities report certain significant cyber incidents.
NERC Report Suggests Greater UFLS Flexibility
In a recent report NERC suggested that last year's winter storms hold a valuable lesson about providing greater flexibility in managing firm load shed.
PJM
Renewables Highlight 2021 PJM RTEP Report
PJM saw interconnection requests for solar more than triple since 2019, comprising more than half the interconnection queue, according to the 2021 RTEP report.
NERC
NERC Reports Mixed Data on Supply Chain Progress
A recent survey shows that utilities are taking positive steps toward implementing NERC's supply chain risk management standards, the organization said.
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NERC RSTC Briefs: March 8-9, 2022
NERC's Reliability and Security Technical Committee welcomed new members and approved new reliability guidelines at its quarterly meeting.
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Texas RE, WECC Call For Coordination on DER Issues
Representatives of Texas RE and WECC said Thursday the growing penetration of distributed energy resources is introducing new challenges to grid management.
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Experts Warn Cyberwar Still Possible
Fears of a major Russian cyberattack against Ukraine have not materialized so far, but experts warn it is still far too early for cyber defense to relax.
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MISO Seeking New Transmission Cost Allocation for Major Buildout
A month after filing a cost allocation method for its long-range projects, MISO is on the hunt for a better approach to fund major transmission builds.
CAISO
Changing Grid, State Policies Favor Western RTO
CAISO, SPP and the Western Power Pool are all maneuvering to organize the Western electricity sector, and conditions finally seem ripe for change.

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