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## [Protect the Grid: Act on Facility Ratings Today](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/protect-the-grid-act-on-facility-ratings-today)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | January 9, 2026 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 One of the fundamental inputs to achieve accurate planning and operations of the Bulk Power System (BPS) is Facility Ratings. Facility ratings are essential in the determination of System Operating Limits. Incorrect ratings can pose a risk to the reliability and security of...

## [Why MOD-026-2 Matters: Raising the Bar for Generator and IBR Modeling Reliability](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/why-mod-026-2-matters-raising-the-bar-for-generator-and-ibr-modeling-reliability)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | December 23, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 As inverter-based resources (IBRs) continue to reshape the Bulk Power System, the industry’s ability to accurately model, verify, and validate generation behavior has become a reliability imperative—not just a planning exercise. The technical rationale behind NERC...

## [Exploring the 2026-2028 Reliability Standards Development Plan](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/exploring-the-2026-2028-reliability-standards-development-plan)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | December 18, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 The 2026 Development Plan was developed in accordance with section 310 of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Rules of Procedure and identifies the priorities and plans for development and modification of NERC Reliability Standards over the next three...

## [Blackstart Resource Availability During Extreme Cold Weather Conditions](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/blackstart-resource-availability-during-extreme-cold-weather-conditions)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | December 1, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 In October 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Energy Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Regional Entity staff jointly released a report regarding Bulk Power Systems (BPS) operations during Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022. The report...

## [DOE Pushes FERC to Accelerate Large Load Grid Access](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/doe-pushes-ferc-to-accelerate-large-load-grid-access)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | November 3, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 On Thursday, Oct. 23, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright sent a communication to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or the Commission), directing that FERC take action no later than April 30, 2026 to issue rules to facilitate the “timely and orderly...

## [Building a Cyber-Aware Workforce in the Utility Sector](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/building-a-cyber-aware-workforce-in-the-utility-sector)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | October 31, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 Given the frequency, breadth, and depth of attacks against our critical infrastructure, the importance of building a cyber-aware workforce in the utility sector cannot be emphasized enough. The statistics tell a sobering story: roughly 80–95% of all cyber-attacks link human...

## [Cyber Resiliency in the Utility Sector: Lessons from the Field](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/cyber-resiliency-in-the-utility-sector-lessons-from-the-field)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | October 17, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 Authors: James Fenstermaker, GDS Associates & Darrell Rinehart, Ci-Discern In today’s interconnected world, the utility sector faces increasing challenges from evolving cyber threats. As utilities adopt advanced technologies and transition toward smart grids, the need for...

## [FERC Proposes Significant Modernization of CIP Standards](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/ferc-proposes-significant-modernization-of-cip-standards)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | October 9, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 FERC issued two separate NOPRs in regard to CIP on September 18, 2025, one pertaining to the CIP-003 Low Impact requirements (CIP-003-11) and one pertaining to CIP Virtualization. FERC issues NOPRs when they are proposing new or revised rules, seeking comment on the...

## [Strengthening Grid Resilience: FERC Approves EOP-012-3 for Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness - EFFECTIVE 10/1/2025](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/ferc-approves-eop-012-3-for-extreme-cold-weather-preparedness)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | September 19, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 On September 18, 2025, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Reliability Standard EOP-012-3, marking a significant step forward in cold weather preparedness for the Bulk-Power System. Developed by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation...

## [Transmission Planning For Extreme Temperature Events](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/transmission-planning-for-extreme-temperature-events)

by [GDS Associates, Inc](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/author/gds-associates-inc) | September 11, 2025 | [Energy, Reliability, and Security](https://blog.gdsassociates.com/tag/energy-reliability-and-security)

 A look at TPL-008: Boosting the Bulk Electric Power System Reliability As climate change continues to increase, extreme temperatures are intensifying and being recorded more frequently. As a result of these extreme temperatures, the Bulk Power System (BPS) can be...

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