Main Articles - August 2024                                                     

From the Desk of the CEO

Vegetation management is an essential part of ensuring electric reliability and has received continued focus since the establishment of Electric Reliability Organization Enterprise.

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Blackstart Capability Study

A joint review of the availability and readiness of blackstart generators is currently underway.

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Texas RE at PUCT Open Meeting

Texas RE appeared before the Public Utility Commission of Texas to discuss current and emerging risks to the Bulk Power System.

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Internal Controls for FAC-008-5

Facility Ratings programs are an essential part of the ERO Enterprise framework to improve the reliability and security of the Bulk Electric System.

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Understanding Zero Trust Architecture

Traditional security models assume internal network traffic is trustworthy, whereas Zero Trust Architecture assumes all network traffic is a threat.

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Inverter-Based Resources Risk Element

Recent system events such as the June 2022 Odessa Disturbance in ERCOT have highlighted the importance of IBRs in supporting grid reliability.

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TADS GMD Event Reporting Reminder

NERC is reminding entities to carefully review transmission outage data with considerations for geomagnetic disturbances.

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Other Articles                                                                          

2024 CIP Themes and Lessons Learned

New FERC Permitting Engagement Guidance

ERO Enterprise Joint IROL Activity Report

IBR Registration Initiative

NERC Filings & FERC Flings

NERC Standards, Compliance, and Enforcement Bulletin

Upcoming Texas RE Events                                                       

Cyber and Physical Security Workshop - August 28

This event will bring together a broad set of energy industry and governmental experts to discuss the security landscape at the state and national levels. Critical industries supporting the electricity sector such as oil and gas, as well as technology service providers, will also participate to bring multiple perspectives to the table since security is fundamentally a collective effort.

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Winter Weatherization Workshop - October 2

Texas RE's 2024 Winter Weatherization Workshop will be held on October 2, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central. This workshop is intended for all stakeholders in the Texas Interconnection and will feature speakers from Texas RE and external entities.

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Understanding New Generator Obligations Workshop - October 16

On October 16, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central, Texas RE will host an Understanding New Generator Obligations Workshop. This virtual-only event will be a walkthrough of new generator Reliability Standards, registration requirements, and other obligations for users, owners, and operators of the Bulk Power System (BPS) in the Texas Interconnection.

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Fall Standards, Security, and Reliability Workshop - November 20

Texas RE's 2024 Fall Standards, Security, & Reliability Workshop will be held on November 20, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central. This virtual-only workshop is intended for all stakeholders in the Texas Interconnection and will feature speakers from Texas RE and external entities.

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Upcoming External Events                                                     

ERO Enterprise Events

WECC Events

RF Events

MRO Events

SERC Events

NPCC Events

NERC Events