FERC & Federal
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is an independent regulatory agency that oversees the transmission of electricity, natural gas and oil in interstate commerce, as well as regulating hydroelectric dams and natural gas facilities.
Despite actions on supply chain risk management, changes are still needed to grapple with foreign cyber threats to the utility sector.
In its latest round of CIP audits, FERC noted several “potential compliance infractions” and other areas for improvement.
FERC rejected a challenge by security activist Michael Mabee against NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection reliability standards.
FERC approved a settlement between WECC and an unnamed entity in the Western Interconnection for violations of NERC’s CIP reliability standards.
NERC completed the second of two compliance filings directed by FERC earlier this year, detailing changes to its Rules of Procedure.
FERC and NERC will no longer publicly post information about violations of the ERO’s Critical Infrastructure Protection standards.
FERC approved the full retirement of four NERC reliability standards and the modification of five others.
FERC began an inquiry into the reliability risks posed by equipment originating overseas, seeking comment on utilities' use of equipment provided by entities associated with U.S. adversaries.
Rapid advances in digital technology can provide utilities with much needed assistance in wildfire response.
Trust and collaboration between the private and public sectors is more important than ever for guarding against cyberattacks.
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