SERC Reliability claimed Entergy staff ignored multiple high-priority warnings, one of which led to a loss of load for several customers, in determining the $1.25 million penalty.

NERC said its Find, Fix, Track and Report and Compliance Exception programs “are meeting the commission’s expectations” and streamlining the handling of lower-risk noncompliance cases by the ERO Enterprise.

NYSEG acknowledged its primary and backup control centers shared too many communication links in a settlement approved by FERC.

SERC and NPCC assessed a combined $246,000 in penalties against two utilities for violations of NERC reliability standards.

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

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