November 24, 2024

supply chain

Biden Targets Energy Sector in Supply Chain Order
President Joe Biden ordered a review of a number of critical sectors, including energy, in order to “strengthen the resilience of America’s supply chains.“
National Grid Explores Hydrogen for Home Heating
National Grid is participating in research to determine how to convert existing gas networks to support hydrogen that could be used for home heating.
NERC Touts Progress During ‘Extraordinary’ 2020
In its annual report, NERC applauded the ERO Enterprise for advancing the reliability and security of the power grid during an “extraordinary" year.
Panel: Industry Dialogue Key to Cyber Resilience
Panelists at NERC’s Reliability Leadership Summit called for fresh thinking to address emerging cybersecurity threats to the grid.
Biden Suspends Trump’s Bulk Power System Supply Chain Order
President Joe Biden has suspended a Trump administration rule that restricts the purchase of bulk power system equipment from foreign adversaries.
NOI Responses Describe Supply Chain Challenges
Industry participants support efforts to limit acquisition of foreign-manufactured hardware but warn that removal from existing systems will be challenging.
DOE Issues China BPS Equipment Ban
DOE issued a prohibition order barring some U.S. utilities from acquiring equipment from China, citing concerns that its government may undermine the BPS.
Supply Chain Rules Increasing Costs
Supply chain rules from NERC and the federal government are increasing costs and procurement cycles for utilities and technology vendors.
Cybersecurity, Modeling Top NERC’s 2021 Risk List
Cyber hygiene and poor-quality modeling continue to head the list of major risks to the stability of the bulk power system.
FERC Opens Supply Chain Cyber Risk Inquiry
FERC began an inquiry into the reliability risks posed by equipment originating overseas, seeking comment on utilities' use of equipment provided by entities associated with U.S. adversaries.

Want more? Advanced Search