Compliance
Proper NERC Compliance Management is Essential for Your Business
NERC’s CIP standards are the plumb line for all electric and energy companies. Adhering to and complying with the rules and regulations of this body are non-negotiable requirements of doing business in the world of the bulk electric system. And…
Answering the Question, “How Do I Prepare for a NERC Audit?”
When you get the call that a North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) audit is scheduled for your company, that news can seem daunting. As you ask yourself, “How do I prepare for a NERC audit,…
How Do I Stay NERC Compliant? We Have the Answer!
With new NERC regulation changes, many are wondering “How do I stay NERC compliant?” NERC’s policies are mandatory and always evolving, making compliance more and more difficult. Audits, investigations, and reporting are the methods through which…
The Most Comprehensive Approach to NERC Standards Adherence
Are you searching for the most effective tool to aid you in adhering to NERC standards? Regulations for the Bulk Electric System in the United States are strictly enforced by The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The standards…
3 Steps Toward Enhancing Electrical System Reliability
As the power utility industry moves forward with numerous changes and advancements in technology, it is also faced with a series of new dilemmas to overcome. For example, how do generation companies reconcile the increasing diversity of resources in…
Discover What Software Helps Manage NERC Compliance
As internal and external dangers to bulk electric systems give electric utility companies cause for concern, becoming compliant with security regulations is more important than ever. Standards created by the North American Electric Reliability…
Why You Should Stay Informed About NERC 693 Updates
Every registered entity working in or with the bulk power system in the United States, Canada and northern parts of Mexico should stay informed about NERC and specific NERC updates such as NERC 693 updates. NERC or North American Energy Reliability…
A Software for NERC CIP Compliance
The Importance of NERC CIP Compliance Many companies associated with the power industry in the U.S. understand how critical it is to ensure NERC CIP compliance within their daily processes. NERC is serious about their standards being met, and runs…
The Importance of Regulating Nevada Energy
In 2012, Nevada residential, commercial, industrial and transportation customers consumed 35,180 million kilowatt-hours. Regulating Nevada energy is done by NERC, WECC and the state Public Utilities Commission. There are two separate Nevada energy…
Innovative Software for Your NERC Compliance Manager
In the current regulatory climate within the power utility industry, security and reliability is at the heart of the ever changing standards by which energy providers must abide. All major stakeholders, from the energy companies all the way to each…
Compliance Event Logging: A Crucial Step in NERC Compliance
While NERC is responsible for creating the actual Reliability Standards, the burden of enforcement lies on the eight Regional Entities, empowered by NERC to perform audits within their region and to make recommendations on the enforcement,…
What you Need to Know: Energy Trader Southwest Power Pool
If you are an energy trader Southwest Power Pool (SPP), you know the that the SPP is one of the nine Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTO) as well as one of the eight Regional Entities empowered by NERC and FERC…
Professional Power Industry Service for NERC Compliance
Wondering why you need a professional power industry service for NERC compliance? NERC compliance is a constantly shifting target. The non-governmental organization responsible for the security of the power grid works with stakeholders to make…
Power Industry Reporting Solutions Software for NERC Compliance
Compliance with NERC and NERC CIP Reliability Standards is not optional. If your entity gets caught in non-compliance you risk your entire operation and energy portfolio. It is not worth risking non-compliance with NERC and NERC CIP Reliability…
NERC Compliance Training Checklist
A major part of remaining compliant with the North American Energy Reliability Corporation is implementing and enforcing a formal NERC Compliance Training program. However, as with all things related to NERC compliance, figuring out what training is…
Nerc Cip 5 Compliance--What You Need To Know
NERC CIP 5 Compliance—What you need to know First and foremost you need to know that NERC CIP 5 Compliance is mandatory for all power grid operators, owners, generators and transmission entities. CIP-005 is titled “Cyber…
Common Questions about NERC Registration Criteria
If you are an owner or operator of a responsible entity within the Bulk Power System (BPS), it is mandatory for you to register with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). The purpose of NERC is to ensure and facilitate the…
What You Need to Know About Understanding NERC Cyber Security Standards
NERC Cyber Security Standards are constantly changing. Numerous government and non-government entities are stakeholders in the approval, implementation and enforcement process. The NERC Cyber Security Standards refer specifically to a suite of NERC…
From Generation to Transmission: Understanding NERC 693 Reliability Standards
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation NERC 693 reliability standards define the reliability requirements for planning and operating the North American bulk power system.
Making NERC Compliance Easy
NERC, The North American Electric Reliability Corporation, is the entity that enforces the government regulations for the Bulk Electric System. All associated companies within the power industry are required to take NERC compliance seriously and put…