Getting to know the NERC Inverter-Based Resource Strategy

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) presents a comprehensive strategy to safeguard the reliability, resilience, and security of the Bulk Power System (BPS) as inverter-based resources (IBRs)—including wind, solar photovoltaic, battery storage, and...

A Look at the 2025 ERO Enterprise Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program Implementation Plan

The 2025 ERO Enterprise Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program (CMEP) Implementation Plan, published by NERC in October 2024, outlines the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Enterprise’s priorities for ensuring the reliability, resilience, and security of the...

Potential NERC Alert Based on Newly Discovered Supply Chain Risks

Recent reports from multiple news outlets, including Reuters, Fox News, have revealed the presence of undocumented communication devices in Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters, posing a significant cybersecurity risk to the U.S. power grid. These hidden devices could...

MISO Capacity Auction Results Reflect National Changes

On April 28, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) released the results of its capacity auction (called the Planning Resource Auction or PRA) for the upcoming 2025-26 year starting June 1. Prices spiked to over $20/kW-mo. in the summer season for the entire...