A presenter from ReliabilityFirst said the regional entity expects a normal level of risk this winter, indicating a low chance of energy shortfalls.

SERC's Winter Reliability Assessment found that two subregions faced elevated risk of energy shortfalls in extreme weather.

FERC staff warned that severe weather events "could create tight supply conditions" in some areas during the coming winter months.

Rising electricity demand is adding to seasonal reliability risks this winter as supply has not kept pace with consumption in many regions, NERC reported in its Winter Reliability Assessment.