Upcoming Texas RE Events
Talk with Texas RE: Integration of Large Loads - June 23, 2026
The integration of large loads into the Texas Interconnection is a focus for lawmakers and grid planners alike. New data centers are poised to create tremendous load growth in the coming years and reliability will hinge on connecting them in a planned and responsible manner. Special guests Kyle Thomas from Elevate Energy Consulting and Marija Prica from the National Energy Technology Laboratory will explore this pressing topic during this Talk with Texas RE.
Regional Risk Series: Supply Chain - June 30, 2026
Supply chain is identified as a risk element in the 2026 CMEP IP and continues to be a focal point for Bulk Power System (BPS) reliability. This session will cover third-party, software, and hardware supply chain risks along with associated Reliability Standards requirements and mitigation strategies.
Talk with Texas RE: Artificial Intelligence in Energy - July 13, 2026
Artificial intelligence is identified as a moderate risk element in Texas RE’s 2024 Reliability Performance and Regional Risk Assessment as it carries risks that demand robust mitigation strategies in addition to having promise for applications in the electric industry.
Upcoming External Events
WECC Reliability Fundamentals - June 23-25, 2026
This three-day workshop equips registered entities with the knowledge and practical frameworks needed to build and maintain an effective NERC compliance program aligned with the mission of electric reliability.
GADS In-Person Training for Conventional Generating Units and Wind/Solar Plants - July 7-9, 2026
NERC, in collaboration with the North American Generator Forum (NAGF) and EPRI will conduct a three-day in-person training course for GADS Conventional and Wind/Solar reporting on July 7-9, 2026 at the EPRI Campus in Charlotte, NC. The conventional and wind/solar sessions will be conducted separately in concurrent sessions. The purpose of the training is to assist reporters in using a uniform approach to reporting and measuring North American generating plant availability, performance, and other related reliability data. A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in-person, Q&A participation will not be available virtually. Registration closes on June 26, 2026.
In-Person Registration | Conventional Generation Webinar Registration | Wind/Solar Webinar Registration
Technical Talk with RF - July 13, 2026
ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability, resilience and security.
SERC IBR Seminar #3 - July 29, 2026
SERC is hosting the final installment of its three-part EPRI seminar series on Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs), designed to strengthen collaboration among Generator Owners, Operators, and Transmission Planners.
