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December 18, 2025

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CISA
CISA Publishes Guide for AI Critical Infrastructure Integration
In new guidance, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency sought to help utilities integrate artificial intelligence into their operational technology environments.
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association
West Needs Unified IBR Approach, WIRAB Says
Western state utility commissioners should encourage “standardization and harmonization” to effectively integrate inverter-based resources throughout the region, according to a guide developed by WIRAB and Elevate Energy Consulting.
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ISAC Speakers Tout Cross-sector Partnerships
Speakers on a panel hosted by Texas RE said cooperation among Information Sharing and Analysis Centers is increasingly essential to weathering crises.
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Power Industry Asks Congress to Authorize Cyber Defense Programs
Electricity sector participants urged Congress to support cyber security programs as the House E&C Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy heard testimony on the efforts of nation-states and other actors to hack the bulk power system.
EIA
EIA: 2024 Hurricanes Led to Highest U.S. Outage Durations in a Decade
U.S. electricity outage hours reached their highest levels in a decade in 2024 due to the impact of Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton, the EIA reported.
Yes Energy
Parties Warn FERC that Jurisdictional Fight Could Slow Data Center Connection Effort
Many comments on the Department of Energy’s Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to FERC on large load interconnections warned against going too far into jurisdictional issues.
FBI
CISA Releases Drone Security Guides for Infrastructure Operators
CISA published guidance to help infrastructure operators respond to the rising incidence of drones run by unknown operators near their facilities.
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ERO, Stakeholders Support Proposed Cybersecurity Standards
NERC and other commenters on two NOPRs supported the ERO's proposed changes to the critical infrastructure protection standards.
EIA
FERC Winter Outlook Warns of ‘Tight’ Conditions
FERC staff warned that severe weather events "could create tight supply conditions" in some areas during the coming winter months.
Xcel Energy
FERC Ends Nonpublic Investigations into Winter Storm Uri
FERC has closed its enforcement investigations into possible unlawful activity related to 2021’s Winter Storm Uri, just a few months before the statute of limitations on the issue is to expire.

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