MRO covered a number of timely issues at its quarterly Board of Directors meeting, held via conference call because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

FERC has approved NERC’s request for a $3.8 million budget variance to support development of the ERO Secure Evidence Locker.

FERC is seeking comment on a proposed incentive framework for utilities making cybersecurity investments above the requirements of NERC’s CIP standards.

NARUC and NASEO have launched the Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar, aimed at improving cybersecurity defenses in solar energy facilities.

FERC issued a NOI seeking comments on potential gaps in NERC’s critical infrastructure protection standards and what actions it may need to take.

WECC took a step further into its role as RA monitor after its board approved a resolution listing the risk factors it plans to prioritize.

Profit pressures and untrained staff allowed a century-old C hook to fail, causing the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history.

NERC’s Standards Committee approved a proposal to solicit one or two additional nominees for the SAR drafting team responsible for cold weather standards.

NERC has asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to dismiss a complaint brought by security activist Michael Mabee against the ERO’s CIP standards.

WECC kicked off a resource adequacy initiative that revealed how the organization hopes to position itself for the future.