Strengthening Infrastructure and Mitigating Risks in Critical Facilities This year [2023] was marked by significant developments in infrastructure security, cyber threats, and the evolution of critical facility management. Amidst the progress and critical lessons learned, it has become evident that greater attention must be paid, and comprehensive strategies must be put in place moving forward. …
Internal controls are processes designed to minimize risk to an organization’s objectives and safeguard it from being out of compliance with various industry standards or regulations. These controls protect assets, encourage adherence to regulations, laws, or internal policies, ensure accurate records, and promote operational efficiency. In its most simple form, internal controls are things you …
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If you’re a solar power operator navigating the new North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements, you may not have heard of GADS. This reporting and data collection arm of NERC will become relevant to solar operators due to upcoming changes in reporting requirements. As it stands, in October 2023, solar power operators can begin …
Be Prepared for Winter: Listen to Our Podcast Episode About It As winter approaches, it’s crucial to prepare your renewable assets for the challenges that colder weather can bring. One significant aspect of winter readiness, especially if you’re in Texas, is complying with ERCOT requirements and attestation. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the importance …
Understanding the New Solar NERC GADS Reporting Requirement The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has long been a steward of the power industry, fostering reliability and security across the continent’s power grids. The Generating Availability Data System (GADS) plays a pivotal role in this mission by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating power plant performance data. …
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How NERC’s Threshold Change Will Affect Critical Infrastructure Protection The inverter-based resources (IBRs) that are now subject to NERC registration, meaning those connected to the bulk power system with an aggregate nameplate capacity of 20 MVA to 75MVA interconnected at voltage levels of at least 60kV, will face additional scrutiny. Specifically, they will be required …
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3 Things to Know About NERC’s “Work Plan” The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued an order on May 18, 2023, titled “Order Approving Registration Work Plan.” This new order directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) to move forward with its plan for identifying and registering owners and operators of inverter-based resources (IBRs) …
What you Need to Know In May of this year (2023), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued new guidelines for Inverter Based Resources which are meant to protect and enhance the reliability of the bulk power system. In a work plan submitted by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the agency aims to …
What it is? On April 1, 2023, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) implemented new cold weather requirements focused on Generator Owners. What is notable is the requirements provide basic cold weather operations considerations as well as, provide training to those teams onsite that are tasked with maintaining and operating these assets during times …
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The ins and outs of NERC compliance are a challenge even for experienced renewable energy developers and owners. In Parts One, Two and Three of this four-part series, we covered common NERC mistakes, registration requirements, and the standards that most impact renewable energy projects in the development stage. We will bring this series to a close with a look at …
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