Inverter Based Resources
NERC has a quickly developing new strategy regarding Inverter Based Resources (IBR). The rapid interconnection of this technology into the Bulk Power System (BPS) causes a high risk of reliability to the BPS.
Read MoreNERC 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment
NERC’s 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment (SRA) identifies, assesses, and reports on areas of concern regarding the reliability of the North American BPS for the upcoming four-month summer season (June – September).
Read MoreNERC Cold Weather Alert III
On May 15, 2023, NERC issued a third Cold Weather Preparation Alert.
Read MoreEOP-011-2 Implementation
Just a reminder. Revised NERC Reliability Standard goes into effect on April 1, 2023. The revised Reliability Standard added the following two new Requirement:
Read MoreNERC Alert System Upgrade Coming
On February 2, 2023, NERC announced that the NERC Alert System is being completely updated. Actions on the part of all NERC Alert System Users will be necessary to ensure access to the new system.
Read MorePresident Biden Names Willie Phillips Acting Chairman
Willie Phillips has been named the new Acting Chairman of FERC by President Biden. Acting Chairman Phillips joined FERC in December 2021. He is an experienced regulatory attorney combining nearly 20 years of legal expertise in public and private practice with extensive background in public utility regulation, bulk power system reliability, and corporate governance.
Read MoreFERC, NERC and Reginal Entities Announce Joint Inquiry into Winter Storm Elliott
FERC, NERC, and NERC’s Regional Entities announced today that they will open a joint inquiry into the operations of the bulk power system during the extreme winter weather conditions that occurred during Winter Storm Elliott.
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