North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC)

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Texas RE Briefs: Dec. 8, 2021
The Texas RE looks back on its involvement in NERC’s and FERC’s inquiry into the February winter storm but says 2022 could be even more challenging.
WECC
WECC Regional Assessment to Focus on Variability
WECC's annual Western Assessment of Resource Adequacy will focus on variability in demand and generation, the organization's Board of Directors heard Wednesday.
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FERC Approves $156K WECC Penalties
FERC approved settlements between WECC, Southern California Edison and Black Hills Power for violations of NERC reliability standards.
The Brattle Group
Texas PUC Pushes 44% Reduction in ERCOT Offer Cap
Texas regulators have reached consensus on lowering ERCOT's high systemwide offer cap to $5,000/MWh from $9,000/MWh, a 44% reduction.
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OVEC Hit with $300K in NERC Penalties
FERC approved a $300,000 penalty against the Ohio Valley Electric Corp. for multiple violations of NERC's standards for vegetation management.
NERC
Grid Faces Multiple Risks in Winter Months, NERC Warns
NERC's 2021-2022 Winter Reliability Assessment warns that the bulk power system faces multiple threats, including severe weather and fuel shortages.
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PJM MRC/MC Briefs: Nov. 17, 2021
PJM has proposed changes to a stakeholder-endorsed proposed on solar-battery hybrid resources after consulting with FERC staff.
MISO
GridEx VI Incorporates Recent Cyber Lessons
NERC's GridEx VI security exercise tested utilities with an array of cybersecurity threats drawn from recent experiences.
NERC
NERC Standards Committee Agrees to New Cold Weather Project
NERC's Standards Committee agreed to approve a new cold-weather standards project, reflecting recommendations after February's winter storms.
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FERC, NERC Release Final Texas Storm Report
FERC and NERC released their final report on February's winter storms and the resulting mass outages, with recommendations for future preparedness.

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