Facility ratings accounted for two reliability standard violations carrying a total penalty of $272,000.

FERC approved a $75,000 penalty against American Transmission Company for violating NERC's reliability standards.

FERC approved a $40,000 penalty against multiple Duke Energy facilities for violations of NERC reliability standards.

Responses to NERC's Level 2 alert indicate widespread issues with performance of inverter-based resources.

NERC's Winter Reliability Assessment found large portions of the electric grid at risk of energy shortfalls this winter.

FERC OK'd the 2024 business plans and budgets for the ERO, though Commissioner James Danly called for “a significant improvement in … speed and agility.”  

EROs are increasing their budgets for 2024, with the increases largely funding personnel and meetings. Draft budgets are available for stakeholder comment.

Most regions of the North American grid remain at elevated risk of supply shortfalls this summer, NERC said in its 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment.

While none of the incidents affected reliability, evidence of attackers’ efforts to sabotage the grid “highlights the continued need for vigilance,” NERC said.

The Midwest faces several new risks in 2023, including cybersecurity threats and supply chain issues, according to the MRO’s 2023 Regional Risk Assessment.