SERVICES: NERC Category 2 - Compliance
The energy industry is experiencing a significant change as NERC lowers the registration threshold for Generator Owners (GO) and Generator Operators (GOP). This shift requires many inverter-based resources to register with NERC, and Radian Generation is ready to guide you through this process.
If your assets are affected, the path forward can be complex.
Radian Generation helps you navigate the changes, understand your obligations, and move through the registration process with
confidence.
Protect your reputation. Protect your assets. Protect your ability to operate on the grid.
NERC has lowered the registration threshold for Independent Power Producers (IPPs.) Assets connected at 60 kV+ and 20 MVA+ may now fall under Category 2 registration. This brings many inverter-based renewable resources into scope for the first time.
For mid-sized asset operators that were previously exempt, this change creates immediate compliance exposure.
If you operate inverter-based resources connected at 60 kV and 20 MVA or greater, you are running out of time. Understanding your obligations and being proactive can protect your operations, your reputation, and your ability to connect to the grid.
Managing compliance without expert support puts your organization at risk of operational disruptions, financial penalties, and reputational harm. Treating compliance as routine paperwork can create hidden risks, disrupt operations, and divert critical resources from reliability.
Financial Penalties
Failed audits can trigger significant monetary fines and costly, mandated mitigation plans.
Heightened Oversight
Regulatory bodies may impose strict, ongoing scrutiny on your facility operations.
Reputational Damage
Public enforcement actions harm your credibility with regulators, investors, and offtakers.
Compliance is more than checking a box. You have to be ready to prove it under scrutiny.
Ask yourself:
Do we have documented, audit-ready evidence for every applicable control — organized and defensible?
Could we confidently walk an auditor through our program today without scrambling?
If our internal subject matter expert left next month, would we be audit-ready?
Are we managing compliance as a checklist exercise — or as a risk management strategy that protects operations?
If any of these questions create hesitation, you need a plan.
Uncertainty is exposure. Savvy IPPs focus on preparation, resilience, and building a culture of compliance.
MAY 15, 2026
Registration documentation due to regional entities for owners and operators who have received requests.
Complete revisions to NERC Rules of Procedure (ROP)
Identify Category 2 GOs and GOP candidates for registration
Register applicable candidates
These deadlines are critical for ensuring your assets are compliant. Acting now is essential to avoid potential issues.
Navigating these new requirements can be complex, but you don’t have to do it alone. Radian Generation provides expert services and software solutions to help you achieve compliance efficiently. Our team understands NERC standards and has the technical expertise to support you throughout this process.
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Don’t leave compliance to chance. Connect with our team today to confirm your NERC Cat 2 readiness and protect your organization’s operations and reputation.
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NERC Category 2 Readiness Quick Chat
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