Site loading image

Regulatory Compliance

NERC

Solutions from standards requirement tracking to audit preparation and NERC compliance program improvements.

Mitigate regulatory risks and ensure system reliability.

Utilities today face many challenges related to continuously evolving NERC compliance obligations across all categories including Protection and Control (PRC), Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Transmission Planning (TPL), Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD), and Facilities Design, Connection, and Maintenance (FAC).

NERC Registered Transmission Operators (TOP) and Generator Operators (GOP) need support in Communications (COM), Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP), Interconnection Reliability Operations and Coordination (IRO), Personnel Performance, Training, and Qualifications (PER), Transmission Operations (TOP), and Voltage and Reactive (VAR) standard categories.

These rapidly changing regulations require careful monitoring to effectively manage compliance risk. TRC’s subject matter experts help you stay current with and understand the many interrelated NERC requirements across numerous standards families.

Technical Evaluation

Our utility engineers and technical staff provide NERC compliance solutions that address power system studies, BES facility ratings, protective relay settings, substation maintenance, mandatory BES equipment testing, as well as NERC CIP physical and cyber security requirements. We work with you, both onsite and virtually, to analyze the state of your NERC compliance program by:

  • Performing a GAP analysis to help you prepare for a compliance audit;
  • Identifying compliance areas of concern; recommending process improvements;
  • Providing technical QA/QC document reviews to all documentation with NERC compliance implication; and
  • Reviewing your internal controls and risk management models.

Training and Ongoing Support

We train your staff on compliance spreadsheets, explain delivered documents and provide output clarification. We create, help support and recommend improvements to your compliance management program with the expectation that a well-designed compliance structure works to ensure reliability.

NERC Compliance News From TRC

Get the Latest Updates! Frequently changing regulatory requirements can impact your power engineering, design and compliance related processes in both the near and long term.

Sign Up Today! →

NERC Compliance Services

Overview

- Pre-Audit Evaluation
- Audit Readiness Support
- Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Application Support
- Mock Audit
- Internal Control Evaluation
- Compliance Coordination Meetings

Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)

- Physical Security Studies
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Post CIP-014 Assessment Services
- Cyber Systems Categorization Services
- Telecommunication Services
- Baseline Configurations
- Control Center Communication Links
- Information Protection

NERC CIP-014 Compliance Support & Services (Physical Security) →

Facilities Design, Connections and Maintenance (FAC)

- FAC-001 Transmission Interconnection Requirements
- FAC-002 Transmission Interconnection Studies
- FAC-003 Vegetation Management Planning
- FAC-008 Facility Rating Support

FAC-003-5 Transmission Vegetation Management NERC Compliance →

Modeling, Data, and Analysis (MOD)

- Generation Testing and Modeling
- Load Demand Solutions
- Transmission Network Modeling
- Power Flow Modeling

Protection and Control (PRC)

- Protection and Control Studies
- Disturbance Monitoring Equipment
- Substation Maintenance
- Under-Frequency Load Shedding (UFLS) and Under-Voltage Load Shedding (UVLS) Alignment with Transmission Stakeholders
- Generation Studies
- Transmission Coordination Studies with Neighboring Entities

NERC Compliance for Registered Generator Operators and Owners →

Transmission Operations (TOP)

- EMS Data Model Management
- TOP Internal Controls Review
- Periodic SOL and IROL Exceedance Reviews
- Next Day Study Evaluations

Transmission Planning (TPL)

- PSS/E and PSLF Load Flow Model Management
- TP Internal Controls Review
- EMS / Power Flow Model Alignment Strategies
- 5 Year Studies - UFLS, UVLS, and System Restoration

Emergency Preparedness and Operations (EOP)

- Event Report Review / DOE Report Submittals
- Blackstart / System Restoration Plan Evaluations
- Cold Weather / Extreme Weather Preparedness Plans

Physical Security and Emergency Management →

Communications (COM)

- Primary / Backup Control Center Communications Uptime Reports
- Backup Communications Testing
- Three-part Operating Instruction Training

Interconnection Reliability Operations and Coordination (IRO)

- Operational Coordination with the Reliability Coordinator (RC)
- Adherence of RC Data Specifications and Collection
- Outage Coordination - Following the RC's policies and procedures

Personnel Performance, Training, and Qualifications (PER)

- Verification of Operating Personnel Credentials
- Certification Systematic Approach to Training Plan and Reliability Related Tasks
- Confirmation of Training Records
- Alignment of other NERC O&P Training Obligations

Voltage and Reactive (VAR)

- Voltage Schedule Assessment
- Generator Step Up (GSU) Transformer Evaluations
- GSU Transformer Load Tap Ratio Reviews
- Static and Dynamic Reactive Resource Management

Need assistance preparing for a NERC audit?

Turn to the NERC compliance consultants at TRC.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Read our Privacy Policy.