Main Articles - October 2024                                                     

IRA and COP Expectations for New Registrations

Shortly after an entity’s registration is approved, Risk Assessment staff will work on developing an IRA and a COP for use in Align.

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CISA Alert AA24-249A

On September 5, 2024, CISA released a cybersecurity advisory on potential Russian cyberattacks.

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2024 CrowdStrike Incident

On July 19, 2024, CrowdStrike released a faulty configuration file that caused global IT outages across many industries.

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Defending Against Phishing

Phishing uses authentic-looking emails to request information or directs users to a fraudulent website to collect information.

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TPL-001-5.1 NERC IP & R2.7

All Requirements and Parts of TPL-001-5.1 became enforceable on July 1, 2023, with the exception of certain aspects of R2.7.

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Interregional Transfer Capability Study Update

NERC and the Regions continue their work on the Congressionally-mandated Interregional Transfer Capacity Study.

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Other Articles                                                                          

Currently Compliant Podcast Episode 6

Gugel Reappointed to DOE Advisory Committee

Help Shape NERC's New Website

2024 SERC System Operator Conference

IBR Registration Initiative

NERC Filings & FERC Flings

NERC Standards, Compliance, and Enforcement Bulletin

Upcoming Texas RE Events                                                       

Talk with Texas RE: Electric & Natural Gas Coordination - October 9

On October 9, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. guest speaker Jonathan Booe from NAESB will discuss coordination between the electric and natural gas industries.

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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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Talk with Texas RE: 6 GHz Task Force Update - October 29

​​​​​​​​​​​​​In 2020, a consortium of electric industry associations published a report on the Impact of Proposed Wi-Fi Operations on Microwave Links at 6 GHz. The 6 GHz band of the radio spectrum is widely used by a broad array of industries responsible for critical infrastructure such as electric, gas and water utilities, railroads, and wireless carriers, as well as by public safety and law enforcement officials. On October 29, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. Central Texas RE will host an update on this important reliability issue.

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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

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