North American Electric Reliability Corp. (NERC)
FERC approved a new reliability standard aimed at improving the security of communications between control centers.
NERC staff said the ERO is preparing for the next phase of its work plan for registering inverter-based resources.
Inverter-based resources took the focus at the monthly meeting of NERC's Standards Committee.
NERC’s 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment found that every region has met its reserve margin targets but that many areas would face difficult operations in lengthy, widespread heat waves.
Panelists during the General Session at PJM’s Annual Meeting focused on the evolving security and climate risks the electric industry faces, as well as the potential for technology and a culture of creativity to provide new solutions.
FERC commissioners urged NERC to continue its outreach efforts at a meeting that also saw the ERO's Board of Trustees approve several new CIP standards.
The ERO says the grid could face challenges during periods of extremely high temperatures this summer.
NERC is seeking comments from industry stakeholders on its Rules of Procedure for the ERO’s Compliance and Certification Committee to conduct hearings and mediate disagreements between it and regional entities.
ReliabilityFirst's penalty settlement comes as the Twin Ridges facility transitions to its third owner in four years.
Manny Cancel has been with NERC since 2020, while Stan Hoptroff has served since 2014. Both will leave in early 2025, the ERO said.
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