Main Articles - July 2024
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From the Desk of the CEOThe ERO Enterprise has recently published a variety of reports on the reliability of the Bulk Power System. |
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2023 Reliability Performance and Regional Risk AssessmentTexas RE's annual Reliability Performance and Regional Risk Assessment for the Texas Interconnection is now available. |
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2024 RBB Self-Select Attestation ProcessNERC has initiated the 2024 Annual Registered Ballot Body Self-Select Process. Responses are due August 16, 2024. |
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2024 Risk Elements - Stability StudiesStability studies is one of the risk elements included in the 2024 CMEP Implementation Plan. This risk element addresses the reviews of transmission planning studies. |
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Incident Response - CIP-008-6 R1, R2, R3The incident response risk element is related to several Critical Infrastructure Protection Standards but is most often associated with CIP-008-6 R1, R2, and R3. |
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PRC-024-3 R1 and R2 ConsiderationPRC-024-3 covers frequency and voltage protection settings for generating resources. This article will highlight some helpful considerations for R1 & R2. |
Other Articles
GridSecCon Early Bird Registration
2024 NERC State of Reliability Report
ITCS Overview Provides Foundational Look at Study Approach
Interregional Transfer Capability Study – 2024 Q2 Update
NERC Standards, Compliance, and Enforcement Bulletin
Upcoming Texas RE Events
Talk with Texas RE: Cybersecurity Threats - July 9
A strong cybersecurity posture is crucial for the entities that manage critical infrastructure in North America. This Talk with Texas RE will delve into the importance of cybersecurity, current threats, and best practices for mitigating the dangers posed by hostile actors.
Talk with Texas RE: Zero Trust Architecture - July 18
Zero Trust is the term for an evolving set of cybersecurity paradigms that move defenses from status, network-based perimeters to focus on users, assets, and resources. This Talk with Texas RE will cover the value of Zero Trust network architecture and how registered entities can implement it to protect their operations.
Talk with Texas RE: Inverter-Based Resources - July 30
Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) continue to proliferate the Texas Interconnection at an ever-increasing rate. On July 30, George Brown from Pattern Energy will discuss challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of these resources into the electric grid.
Talk with Texas RE: IBR Data Collection and Reports - August 6
As the Bulk Power System (BPS) undergoes a historic change driven largely by Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), NERC is expanding the scope of IBR generator owners and operators responsible for data submissions. On August 6, Texas RE's Chief Engineer and Director of Reliability Outreach, Mark Henry, will review how and when registered entities submit their data.
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.
Upcoming External Events
ERO Enterprise Events
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