Alors que le système de distribution d’électricité continue d’évoluer rapidement en raison des initiatives de politique de décarbonisation du gouvernement fédéral et des États, les ressources basées sur les onduleurs (IBRs) jouent un rôle central lorsqu’il s’agit d’ajouter une nouvelle capacité de production d’électricité dans le système d’alimentation en vrac (BPS).
Pour combler les lacunes de fiabilité liées à la technologie IBR dans les applications de stockage d’énergie solaire, éolienne et par batterie, la FERC a récemment publié l’ordonnance no 901. L’ordonnance no 901 enjoint à la NERC d’élaborer des normes nouvelles ou modifiées qui exigent que les propriétaires et/ou les exploitants fournissent des données exactes sur le rendement de l’installation lorsqu’ils sont raccordés au secteur parapublic. La FERC a fait remarquer que de telles données sont nécessaires pour appliquer des modèles de système précis afin que les services publics interconnectés puissent planifier, exploiter et analyser avec succès le rendement des RIF.
L’ordonnance no 901 de la FERC documente le piètre rendement en matière de fiabilité des RCI depuis 2016 et décrit les lacunes de fiabilité qui ont été détectées de façon générale dans quatre domaines clés :
Comme il a été mentionné dans la mise à jour réglementaire précédente de la CVR sur la série de webinaires de la NERC IBR, la NERC a fourni des ressources éducatives pour aider les experts techniques de l’industrie à naviguer dans cette question complexe. De plus, la NERC a publié un document de FAQ couvrant les thèmes généraux identifiés dans les plus de 1 000 commentaires et questions reçus tout au long de la série.
La NERC doit soumettre un dépôt d’information dans les 90 jours suivant la publication de l’ordonnance no 901, y compris un plan d’élaboration de normes détaillé et complet qui démontre comment la NERC accordera la priorité à l’élaboration de normes de fiabilité nouvelles ou modifiées pour respecter les délais suivants au cours des trois prochaines années :
La NERC doit soumettre des normes de fiabilité nouvelles ou modifiées qui établissent les exigences de rendement de l’IBR :
La NERC doit soumettre des normes de fiabilité nouvelles ou modifiées portant sur :
La NERC doit soumettre des normes de fiabilité nouvelles ou modifiées portant sur la planification et les études opérationnelles en exigeant :
Dans son ordonnance, la FERC a déclaré que la NERC devrait utiliser son pouvoir discrétionnaire pour déterminer les exigences techniques appropriées nécessaires pour assurer le passage en fréquence et en tension par les IRV enregistrés au cours du futur processus d’élaboration des normes. Les clients du CRT doivent savoir que la NERC a le pouvoir discrétionnaire d’envisager d’incorporer ou de référencer d’autres normes, par exemple IEEE 2800-2022 – Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) Interconnecting with Associated Transmission Electric Power Systems.
Pour garder une longueur d’avance sur les problèmes de risque de fiabilité et les obligations de conformité imposées par la FERC, la CVR recommande que les gestionnaires de la conformité des services publics et le personnel de la planification des systèmes et de l’étude d’interconnexion examinent l’ordonnance no 901 de la FERC et évaluent les répercussions des directives de la FERC sur les normes obligatoires de la NERC à la lumière des enregistrements fonctionnels de leur entreprise.
TRC suit de près les tendances réglementaires nationales, provinciales et étatiques dans toutes les régions de l’Amérique du Nord. Notre approche en matière de sécurité des systèmes d’alimentation, d’ingénierie, de planification, de conception, de construction et de mise en service, équilibre les solutions qui intègrent les tendances du risque de fiabilité de l’industrie, les exigences obligatoires en matière de normes de fiabilité, les directives réglementaires, les obligations de conformité, les meilleures pratiques, les objectifs opérationnels et les budgets. Grâce à son expertise en planification, en ingénierie et en exploitation des réseaux électriques, TRC soutient les services publics et les fournisseurs d’énergie privés dans leurs efforts pour garder une longueur d’avance sur la courbe réglementaire et pour atteindre ou dépasser les exigences réglementaires à mesure qu’elles évoluent.
Cette mise à jour réglementaire est fournie à titre de service aux clients des services publics de TRC, vous aidant à vous tenir au courant des problèmes prospectifs qui auront une incidence sur les risques de fiabilité du réseau électrique de votre entreprise ainsi que des sujets connexes concernant le développement réglementaire, afin de vous aider à atteindre les objectifs commerciaux de votre entreprise.
Ordonnance no 901 de la FERC Publié octobre 19, 2023
FAQ sur le webinaire de l’IBR Publié novembre 27, 2023
Perturbations du système liées à l’IBR Liste des rapports d’événements Publié
Nos praticiens partagent leurs idées et leurs points de vue sur les tendances et les défis qui façonnent le marché.
On December 10, 2024, NERC’s Board of Trustees approved standard TPL-008-1 Transmission System Planning Performance Requirements for Extreme Temperature Events. The petition to approve the TPL-008-1 standard was filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 17, 2024 and will initiate the implementation plan upon final approval.
Cette mise à jour fournit des détails du rapport du personnel de la FERC 2024 sur les audits CIP, afin que les services publics puissent améliorer la conformité et réduire les risques pour la sécurité.
La North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) a récemment publié son rapport sur l’état de fiabilité 2024, examinant le rendement du réseau électrique au cours de l’année civile 2023.
Les cotes d’installation jouent un rôle essentiel dans la planification et l’exploitation fiables du système électrique en vrac (BES) et pourtant, le maintien de la conformité aux normes NERC pertinentes reste un défi de l’industrie.
Renseignez-vous sur les récentes perturbations géomagnétiques qui ont amené les intervenants du réseau électrique en vrac à réagir rapidement pour protéger la fiabilité du réseau. Découvrez les impacts et ce que la NERC et l’industrie font à ce sujet.
Alors que les services publics travaillent souvent dans des silos techniques, les auditeurs NERC sont formés pour vérifier les preuves de conformité et les données entre les normes interdépendantes.
Dans le cadre des efforts continus de la NERC pour renforcer les exigences en matière de protection des infrastructures essentielles (CIP) et permettre la mise en œuvre d’un concept d’amélioration de la sécurité connu sous le nom de virtualisation.
Alors que les services publics travaillent souvent dans des silos techniques, les auditeurs NERC sont formés pour vérifier les preuves de conformité et les données entre les normes interdépendantes. Le travail en silo mène souvent à des situations par inadvertance où les preuves de conformité d’une norme sont utilisées, mais incompatibles avec l’information produite ou utilisée par d’autres normes. Pour assurer l’atteinte des objectifs de déclaration des preuves de conformité dans chaque norme et exigence applicable, il est important de déterminer les interrelations et de créer un cadre où les experts en la matière (PME) de toutes les disciplines techniques tiennent compte des exigences en matière de cohérence des données probantes. Les auditeurs de conformité nerc sont également formés pour examiner les flux de processus et identifier s’ils sont complets ou incomplets. Les vérificateurs déterminent la pertinence de l’information en examinant la qualité et l’exhaustivité des preuves de conformité. Examiner la pertinence, la validité, l’uniformité et la fiabilité des éléments probants utilisés pour atteindre les objectifs de fiabilité de la vérification et appuyer leurs constatations et conclusions. Si des éléments probants contradictoires sont trouvés, ils l’identifieront dans les conclusions officielles de leur rapport de vérification de l’entité régionale (ER), ce qui pourrait entraîner une violation de la conformité et des amendes connexes. Afin d’améliorer la probabilité de résultats favorables de la vérification de la conformité de la NERC et d’éviter la nécessité de mettre en œuvre des plans d’atténuation, les contributeurs individuels et les PME devraient examiner certaines preuves de conformité réticulées pour assurer l’uniformité entre les approches utilisées pour consigner les preuves de conformité. Cela permettra à une entreprise de consacrer plus de temps à l’exécution des tâches de fiabilité de base et d’améliorer les obligations réglementaires de l’entreprise. Évitez d’attendre que les vérifications de conformité des ER soient en cours pour identifier les situations de preuves contradictoires.
La NERC a soumis à l’approbation de la FERC de nouveaux critères de conformité pour l’enregistrement des RCI dans le cadre des efforts continus visant à réduire les risques de fiabilité. Il est essentiel que les développeurs d’énergie renouvelable, les propriétaires de production et les propriétaires de réseaux de transport comprennent les implications potentielles pour les études d’interconnexion et les files d’attente d’interconnexion.
La NERC a soumis des propositions de révision à la norme EOP-012-2 – Norme de préparation et d’exploitation par temps extrêmement froid, aux fins d’approbation par la FERC sur une base accélérée. Les révisions proposées tiennent compte des recommandations clés restantes du rapport d’enquête conjoint de la FERC et de la NERC sur la tempête hivernale Uri et des directives découlant d’un arrêté de la FERC de 2023 concernant les normes de temps froid soumises précédemment.
La mise à jour du FAC-003-5 apporte des changements radicaux aux classifications de transmission à compter du 1er avril
Chaque service public enregistré auprès de la NERC doit s’efforcer de se conformer en permanence à son portefeuille de normes de fiabilité NERC applicables
La NERC a soumis son plan d’élaboration de normes de fiabilité 2024-2026 à la Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), décrivant ses priorités actuelles et ses futurs plans d’élaboration de normes pour protéger la fiabilité du réseau électrique en vrac au cours des trois prochaines années.
La NERC et la FERC ont publié leur rapport final sur la tempête hivernale Elliott, qui fournit un renforcement pour les recommandations dans les rapports antérieurs d’événements de perturbation liés au temps froid. Le rapport fait état de lacunes critiques en matière de rendement en matière de fiabilité et des quasi-accidents liés à la fiabilité. La NERC affirme qu’une crise a été « évitée de justesse ». Le rapport décrit les mesures que l’industrie doit prendre pour éviter une répétition à l’avenir.
Les ressources basées sur les onduleurs jouent un rôle central lorsqu’il s’agit d’ajouter une nouvelle capacité de production d’électricité dans le système d’alimentation en vrac.
Alors que le système de distribution d’électricité continue d’évoluer rapidement en raison des initiatives de politique de décarbonisation, les ressources basées sur des onduleurs (IBRs) jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans les ajouts de production au système d’alimentation en vrac. La NERC et d’autres organisations techniques ont pris de nombreuses mesures pour appuyer l’intégration fiable de ces ressources.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Order 2023 to facilitate and improve the speed and reliability of adding new energy resources to the power system
Regulated organizations should continue to follow DHS cybersecurity requirements.
Expert Discussions and Key Takeaways Focus on Physical Security
As renewable energy proliferates across the US power system, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) continues to actively address reliability risks resulting from the implementation of inverter-based resources (solar and wind generation technology) connected at both transmission and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) levels.
FERC issued a Final Rule directing NERC to develop a new or modified reliability standard addressing transmission system planning performance requirements for extreme heat or cold weather events.
FERC issued an order approving NERC’s compliance filings.
On behalf of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), its President and CEO Jim Robb, recently presented to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a summary of NERC’s report on the effectiveness of NERC’s CIP-014 Physical Security Standard. There were almost 1,700 physical security incidents reported to the Electricity-Information Security Analysis Center (E-ISAC) in 2022, an increase of 10.5% from 2021.
FERC has approved two NERC proposed cold weather-related reliability standards.
FERC directed NERC to develop Reliability Standards to implement INSM within trusted CIP environments.
NERC and TRE release the Odessa II Power System Disturbance Report
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently proposed actions to keep the regulatory process and requirements ahead of reliability risks resulting from the accelerated deployment of Inverter Based Resources (IBR) based solar, wind and battery storage projects.
NERC report on best practices for utilities that have encountered facility ratings program challenges.
The rulemaking addresses improvements needed to reliably facilitate the power industry’s transition to renewable and distributed generating resources utilizing inverter-based technologies.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released an Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Strategy, which details the steps needed to successfully integrate IBR facilities into the planning and operation of the power system. The strategy was put in place due to the rapid interconnection of IBR systems, which are extensively used for solar and wind generating facilities, including new battery-based energy storage systems and are one of the most significant drivers of power grid transformation. Because of control system inconsistencies, IBR facilities pose well-documented risks to power system reliability when this strategy’s practices are not adhered to. NERC’s plan calls attention to the need for thoughtful integration of IBRs and identifies current and future work required to mitigate reliability risks resulting from the deployment of this technology.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its 2022 State of Reliability report, which examines power system performance in calendar year 2021 and evaluates reliability performance trends. The 2022 report identified six key findings regarding power system performance that are summarized as follows:
NERC has proposed implementation guidance for PRC-019-2, the standard that verifies coordination of generating unit facility or synchronous condenser voltage regulating controls, limit functions, equipment capabilities and protection system settings.
Reliability Standards FAC-001-4 and FAC-002-will resolve uncertainty regarding the meaning of “materially modify” under the currently effective standards.
Updated Order will have significant impact on NERC compliance programs related to both PRC standards and facilities ratings. Utilities should review the Order’s requirements and prepare for changes needed to remain compliant.
Changes to PRC-024-3 in support of inverter-based generation performance are going into effect in October of this year. Interconnection programs and documentation procedures may need to be updated in order to maintain compliance.
There are significant technical challenges involved in implementing Dynamic Line Ratings in the planning and operation of utility systems. Utilities should be prepared to modify their NERC compliance programs as necessary to address the potential introduction of DLR in their businesses.
NERC has issued a new report highlighting the key attributes of various inverter controls to support proper implementation and to protect reliability.
In a recently released reliability guideline, NERC recommends additional approaches for Underfrequency Load Shedding (UFLS) program design to help utilities effectively consider the effects of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). The guidance was developed to address the accelerated transition of the power system to locally installed, decarbonized resources that depend on inverters. These new technologies introduce operational controls issues into the electric grid. UFLS data gathering and analysis methodologies may require modification to address reliability risks.
La FERC a publié le projet d’émission O. 2222 pour permettre aux ressources énergétiques distribuées (DER) de mieux participer aux côtés des ressources traditionnelles dans les marchés de gros régionaux et organisés.
Between 18 and 36 percent of reported utility misoperations were attributed to issues that could have been detected through a properly implemented PSC.
The in-depth report outlines twenty-eight recommendations to address freeze reliability failures, including operating practices and recommendations for NERC standards modifications surrounding generator winterization and gas-electric coordination.
At its November 2021 meeting, NERC’s Board of Trustees took aggressive action to advance critical cold weather Reliability Standards. Most notably, the group approved the 2022-2024 Reliability Standards Development Plan, which prioritizes standards projects for the coming years including a resolution to include new cold weather operations, preparedness and coordination standards as high priority development projects.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved PRC-002-2 in September, 2015. The initial due date for system studies necessary to identify locations for the collection of disturbance related data under Requirement R1 is January 1, 2017.
Protecting our critical energy infrastructure from physical security threats is certainly not a game, but the process can take some important lessons from the game of chess.
With a focus on the reliability impact of extreme weather and the shortcomings of current system planning approaches, both NERC and FERC conference participants opened the door to potential forthcoming compliance standard enhancements or changes.
While NERC has analyzed multiple similar events in California, this is the first disturbance involving a widespread reduction of PV resource power output observed in the Texas Interconnection.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved changes to three mandatory NERC Reliability Standards that aim to better prepare the North American power system to withstand extreme cold weather events.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved changes to three mandatory NERC Reliability Standards that aim to better prepare the North American power system to withstand extreme cold weather events. All utilities, even those not impacted by recent events, will be required to comply. The modified standards include: EOP-011-2 (Emergency Preparedness and Operations) IRO-010-4 (Reliability Coordinator Data Specification and Collection) TOP-003-5 (Operational Reliability Data) NERC proposed the standards modifications in response to the findings of the NERC FERC Joint Report on the 2018 South Central Cold Weather Event. The changes address the need to winterize facilities; ensure the accurate reporting of design specifications to reliability coordinators for generating units; and the need for balancing authorities and reliability coordinators to be aware of, and plan for, generating units’ limitations during extreme cold weather.
En vertu de la loi habilitante qui a créé l’Electric Reliability Organization, la NERC est responsable d’évaluer le rendement fiable du réseau électrique. L’une des façons dont la NERC le fait est d’obtenir un système de rapports de l’industrie pour la production et le transport. Le Système de données sur la disponibilité des générateurs (GADS) est utilisé par la NERC et l’industrie depuis plus de 40 ans pour obtenir des données sur la composante de production du système électrique[1]. En raison de l’évolution rapide de la composition des ressources de production, il est essentiel que NERC dispose de données complètes sur les installations, les événements, les pannes et les performances pour la production photovoltaïque et éolienne afin d’assurer la fiabilité. À mesure que les technologies renouvelables sont de plus en plus déployées, un ensemble complet de statistiques sur le rendement des actifs de production est nécessaire pour permettre à la NERC d’évaluer la capacité du système à répondre à la charge, la performance du réseau électrique et de prévoir tout problème de fiabilité potentiel en raison de l’insuffisance des ressources. Par conséquent, la NERC propose d’apporter les améliorations suivantes au processus de collecte de données GADS pour la production d’énergie renouvelable : Ajouter les propriétaires de générateurs qui exploitent des installations solaires photovoltaïques de 20 MW ou plus au Système de données sur la disponibilité de la production (appelé « GADS-PV ») ; et Élargir les rapports GADS Wind (« GADS-W ») pour inclure le stockage d’énergie connectée et le rapport d’événements.
ERCOT’s recently released “Roadmap to Improving Grid Reliability” presents a plan for change in Texas that includes increasing electric power generation and purchasing significantly more power reserves.
With 2020 right around the corner, there are many new NERC standards and standards requirements set to go into effect in the areas of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Transmission Operations and Planning.
Two recent actions will change the current system planning, investment needs and operating procedures for electric utilities. New infrastructure investments and more robust compliance programs will be needed.
Due to recent extreme weather-related power systems failures, stakeholders are examining the planning and operations practices for all electric utilities.
FAC-008 is one of the most data-intensive standards in the NERC regulatory framework. Compliance has been difficult for many utilities. Recently, FERC made public it’s intent to address serious allegations of facility ratings violations, including a lack of rigor by one utility.
While NERC has recently published a reliability guideline addressing inverter-based resources generally, they are now giving more attention to the various potential uses of BESS to support effective implementation with newly released guidance.
NERC’s CIP-008 standard aims to mitigate reliability risks resulting from a Cyber Security Incident by specifying incident response requirements. Newly proposed revisions would augment mandatory reporting to include incidents that compromise, or attempt to compromise, a utility’s Electronic Security Perimeter (ESP) or associated Electronic Access Control or Monitoring Systems (EACMS).
The latest weather impacts to power reliability have accelerated the need for mandatory regulatory compliance changes.
NERC’s 2021 Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program reframes the previous year’s risks and their associated areas of focus. Utilities should review their compliance programs and internal controls to determine if enhancement or changes are need to maintain compliance.
NERC has recently undertaken important standards and guidance development activities related to the proliferation of inverter-based technologies such as solar and wind generation, as well as battery energy storage which is growing as an industry solution to ensure the reliability of renewable power for end-use customers.
There has been significant work across the electric industry to improve facility ratings related processes, programs, frameworks, internal controls and best practices. Yet this continues to be a challenging area for utilities, particularly from an asset management and regulatory compliance perspective.
In its 2020 Report on CIP Reliability Audits, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission found that most of the cybersecurity protection processes and procedures adopted by utilities met the mandatory CIP requirements for protecting the Bulk Electric System. However, there are areas for improvement.
As inverter-based resources found in wind and solar generation technologies continue to rapidly penetrate the U.S. power delivery system, NERC remains focused on managing the potential reliability consequences.
The Report identifies areas of ongoing concern including generation reserve margins and the reliability risk from shifting the resource mix toward renewables.
On July 10, 2020 NERC released new Lessons Learned guidance to address situations where multiple composite protection systems have misoperated as a result of mixing protective relay technologies at the remote terminals of directional comparison blocking (DCB) schemes. This technical information will help utilities improve the reliability of the Bulk Power System.
On July 9, 2020 NERC standard PRC-024-3 was approved, paving the way for improved protection systems in support of keeping generating resources connected during defined frequency and voltage excursions.
FERC has released a notice of inquiry seeking comments on potential enhancements to NERC’s Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Reliability Standards.
NERC’s PRC-027-1 standard was approved by FERC in 2018 and is set to go into effect on October 1, 2020. Utilities should begin preparing now to meet compliance requirements which include significant system studies.
Assuring continued power system reliability is a complex undertaking for utilities. Balancing the demands of system changes and regulatory compliance is an essential strategy for optimizing ongoing operations. Given the wide range of NERC standard families that require simultaneous data management for compliance, data integrity, data flow and data verification are critical for avoiding violations that can impact electric service to customers and communities.
NERC’s 2019 ERO Reliability Risk Priorities Report identified and prioritized the major risks facing the utility industry with a particular focus on security issues.
Looking ahead to the many changes coming to North America’s Bulk Power System (BPS), NERC’s 2019 ERO Reliability Risk Priorities Report highlights the top issues requiring industry and regulatory attention and recommends actions for the ongoing protection of BPS reliability.
Two Standards Authorization Requests currently being debated in the NERC stakeholder engagement process could help clarify PRC standards obligations for generator owners and operators.
Renewable energy systems have dramatically changed the power generation resource mix. These new generation technologies no longer involve directly coupled rotating generators which were once standard in the industry. Now, inverters that change Direct Current (DC) electricity to the Alternating Current (AC) electricity suitable for delivery via AC transmission systems are becoming more prevalent, raising reliability…
Under the proposed NERC TPL-001-5 standard, utilities with transmission planning responsibilities will be required to identify reliability risks related to protection system failures and take mandatory corrective action. It will be critical to have an in depth understanding of your company’s protection system settings and to perform the system studies necessary to identify where single points of failure may result in cascading tripping of transmission elements. Mitigation actions may require the installation of redundant protection systems which in turn may lead to significant substation redesign. Transmission planners and planning coordinators should begin preparing for any necessary protection system changes. TPL-001-5 Overview NERC began studying the reliability risk associated with single points of protection system failure starting in 2011 as directed in FERC Order 754. TPL-001-5 will bring significant changes for Planning Coordinators and Transmission Planners as they perform annual Planning Assessments. There is a new obligation to adequately account for the reliability risk posed by single point of protection system failure via risk-based Assessment. This reliability risk management approach will be implemented through modifications to the Category P5 Planning Event which is described in Table 1 of the TPL-001-5 standard. NERC believes that the most cost-effective Corrective Action Plans to address unacceptable system performance for the P5 Planning Events will likely be to add protection system component redundancy in certain cases. Protection system redundancy changes to address Category P5 Event system performance violations should reduce or even negate non-redundant component related risks that need to be considered in assessing transmission system performance. These risks will be identified during simulations of certain extreme events as required under the standard. TPL-001-5 also addresses reliability risks related to outage management as directed in FERC Order 786. The standard requires utility planners to consider maintenance outages of significant facilities as well as outages for critical long lead time to repair or replace equipment. Specifically, it addresses stability analysis to assess system performance for conditions expected during possible unavailability of long lead time equipment. Although it is not a NERC defined term, it is believed that a “spare equipment strategy will be sufficient to allow flexibility for utilities to conduct both steady state and stability analysis required by TPL-001-5. For example, a utility’s spare equipment strategy may include the warehousing of a replacement transformer to be installed given the failure of an in service transformer. When a utility’s spare equipment strategy may prevent major transmission equipment from being out-of-service for one year or more, this possible equipment unavailability need not be assessed as part of TPL-001-5.
This month, NERC released the first draft of its 2019 Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Plan (CMEP) which identifies power delivery system risks and outlines compliance audit requirements for next year. The risk elements outlined in the plan include significant differences from previous years, as shown in the table below. Each NERC region must consider these risks as they develop their monitoring and audit scopes for utilities. Utilities should be prepared to be audited and implement any necessary compliance initiatives in these areas.
A recently published NERC report concludes that as reliance on natural gas to meet electric generation requirements increases, additional planning and operational measures must be considered to mitigate power system reliability risks.
Federal CFATS regulations cover more than just the handling, transport and storage of dangerous chemicals. They also deal with tools and methods terrorists could use to acquire the deadly agents – such as a cyber attack.
NERC has filed mandatory standard CIP-013-1 for supply chain risk management, requiring controls to mitigate cyber threats and their impact to the reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System.
NERC has released a report documenting its findings and recommendations related to reliability risks from utility scale solar generation projects with implications for PRC-024 compliance, as well as generation, interconnection and protection system technologies.
The approval of NERC Standard PRC-005-2 extends protection system maintenance obligations to Generators and crates one comprehensive standard establishing minimum maintenance activities and maximum time intervals for protection systems and load shedding equipment affecting the bulk electric system.
On November 1, 2024, FERC Commissioners led a technical conference regarding co-locating large loads at generating facilities.
On Tuesday, December 17th, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a final rule reclassifying several ozone nonattainment areas as “Serious » nonattainment for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard.
In 2023, the Texas State Legislature approved Senate Bill 1397 and House Bill 1505, which require that “A person who holds a temporary permit or permit with an indefinite term shall report to the commission annually whether the activity subject to the permit is ongoing” and that the person “shall first report to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality the status of the permitted activity not later than December 31, 2024”. The Texas Water Code has been amended to include this requirement in Sec. 5.587.
On November 1, 2024, FERC Commissioners led a technical conference regarding co-locating large loads at generating facilities.
Over 70% of the power grid is more than 25 years old, and much has changed in the last quarter of a century. From increasing demands on existing infrastructure to a renewed focus on moving away from fossil fuels, the grid must achieve unprecedented goals. However, today’s grid cannot meet growing energy needs or complex challenges brought on by a shift to renewable energy sources. A modern grid design is the only way to reinvigorate existing infrastructure and assets to cope with challenges ranging from climate anomalies to cybercrime. Grid modernization blends advanced technologies with a sustainable strategy to make the electric grid more reliable, resilient, secure and affordable. An Introduction to Grid Modernization In simple terms, electric grid modernization is the process of upgrading the grid and integrating new technology to make it more efficient and resilient. It requires several significant changes, including incorporating new energy generation and storage forms, installing smart technologies and upgrading or extending the existing infrastructure. Today’s electric grid is one of the most complex machines in the world. Yet, objectives have evolved in the face of climate change. Grid modernization paves the way for a complete energy transition — eliminating reliance on fossil fuels to produce energy. The power industry has changed considerably, from generation to transmission and distribution. An effective grid modernization strategy allows the grid to keep up with these changes. Increasingly complex energy challenges combined with the grid’s age make providing consistent and continuous energy more challenging. In short, the current grid alone cannot support the energy transition. More consumers are turning to renewable energy sources and distributed energy resources (DERs) to ensure a reliable, separate power source. Integrating these advancements into the existing grid can make it capable of supporting and maintaining a complete energy transition. Power Grid Modernization and Its Critical Importance Power outages have become more frequent across the United States as the grid struggles to cope with evolving power requirements and increasingly severe weather events. Modernizing the grid to align with smart technology makes it more reliable and resilient. Blending the latest technologies and equipment with digital controls that integrate and communicate can significantly reduce the frequency and duration of power outages and the impact of inclement weather. In addition, grid modernization supports faster service return when outages occur. Smart grid technology also gives consumers easy access to their energy data, empowering them to manage their consumption and costs. The process also benefits utilities, and 60% of leaders and investors in the energy sector identify the need to monitor, control and protect grid conditions as a primary driver for global grid modernization. It provides improved security and load management, lowers costs and facilitates the integration of renewables. Many existing grid modernization projects are already meeting 21st-century energy needs. In the U.S., the modern grid will incorporate innovative technologies like microgrids and smart grid technologies to boost grid flexibility and agility, meeting today’s needs. Renewable energy sources could provide 90% of the reductions in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. In line with global net-zero goals, integrating renewables like wind, solar and hydrogen power into the grid is a top priority. Grid modernization aims to address many of today’s energy challenges, optimize grid operations, enhance reliability and support frictionless integration of renewable technologies. The Crucial Role of Technology in Grid Transformation Digital transformation profoundly impacts the energy sector, providing benefits like improved efficiency, cost reduction and elevated consumer experience. Implementing grid modernization technology is the only way to boost grid reliability, resiliency and power quality. Several groundbreaking technologies have emerged as many utilities, organizations and communities collaborate around grid modernization. Leveraging Smart Grid Technologies The smart grid is the heart of the grid modernization effort. It enables real-time monitoring through advanced sensing, communications and control capabilities, optimizing the energy system to meet modern demands. Instead of the one-way flow of communication in the traditional grid, the smart grid leverages digital technology that allows for two-way communication between consumers and utilities. Smart meters, distribution automation and intelligent grid management systems empower utilities to monitor energy consumption. They can detect faults in real time and manage demand. When all the smart grid elements work together, it ultimately results in improved reliability and resilience in times of crisis. Integrating Renewable Energy Sources Renewable energy sources are an integral part of the modern grid. Solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, hydrogen power and hydropower systems have experienced massive growth as industries aim to minimize emissions. Innovative technology allows the integration of renewable technologies and smart grids, offering abundant clean energy alternatives alongside efficient energy management, distribution and consumption. Climate variability and weather unpredictability are significant challenges in transitioning to renewables. The energy demand is inconsistent, and people use energy in peaks and valleys. Grid modernization facilitates the transition to renewables, counteracting source variability with innovations like advanced forecasting and demand response programs. These technologies reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the energy sector while enhancing grid flexibility and reliability. Incorporating Energy Storage Systems Energy storage systems like DERs remove much unpredictability in renewable energy integration. DERs integration, including small-scale clean energy installations like photovoltaic panels and energy storage, enhances energy efficiency and resilience while supporting the decarbonization of the energy sector. DER technology can transform energy systems, decentralizing the energy market and reducing pressure on the grid. While often provided as standalone solutions, the value of DERs compounds when integrated into smart grids. Modernization includes adapting the grid to integrate and optimize power from DERs. Once integrated, DERs need extensive monitoring and control via an advanced distribution management system to detect and mitigate faults before they become outages. Distributed energy resource management systems can solve many modern grid resiliency challenges. Modernizing With the Cloud Grid modernization requires complete visibility. A modern grid requires transparent communication across all components. The cloud is critical in achieving grid modernization objectives, including resilience, flexibility and affordability. Cloud services and solutions are designed to provide extreme redundancy and availability while optimizing cost and performance. Agility is another critical grid modernization goal. The grid must meet growing customer demands, maintain compliance with evolving regulations and respond to unforeseen events. The cloud can facilitate rapid system positioning and help utilities stay agile despite shifting operating conditions.
On October 16, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission held its annual Commissioner-led Reliability Technical Conference.
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L’industrie de l’énergie est au milieu d’une transformation importante entraînée par les progrès technologiques, les préoccupations environnementales, l’évolution de la dynamique du marché et la demande sans précédent de nouvelles énergies. Alors que le secteur subit un changement fondamental dans la façon dont l’énergie est produite, consommée et gérée, les services publics doivent s’adapter aux défis multiformes et forger de nouvelles voies de croissance – non seulement pour leurs propres opérations, mais aussi pour les clients et les communautés qu’ils servent. Comprendre les mégatendances clés qui façonnent le paysage énergétique aujourd’hui peut aider les services publics à prospérer en ces temps de transition et de flux.
La cartographie mobile moderne améliore la précision des données et la mobilité sur le terrain pour les services publics avant, pendant et après les événements
Cette mise à jour fournit des détails du rapport du personnel de la FERC 2024 sur les audits CIP, afin que les services publics puissent améliorer la conformité et réduire les risques pour la sécurité.
Garanzuay Consulting fournit une base en Irlande pour poursuivre la croissance et l’expansion de TRC en Europe à l’appui de la transition énergétique pour tous les participants au marché de l’énergie.
La combinaison de systèmes d’entreprise et de solutions géospatiales apporte des données et des analyses de haute qualité aux inspections, à la maintenance et à la construction.
La North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) a récemment publié son rapport sur l’état de fiabilité 2024, examinant le rendement du réseau électrique au cours de l’année civile 2023.
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Les cotes d’installation jouent un rôle essentiel dans la planification et l’exploitation fiables du système électrique en vrac (BES) et pourtant, le maintien de la conformité aux normes NERC pertinentes reste un défi de l’industrie.
À la suite de sa discussion sur l’efficacité énergétique, Duane Baldwin, vice-président de l’énergie avancée de TRC, partage maintenant ses idées professionnelles et son engagement personnel envers l’équité énergétique.
Renseignez-vous sur les récentes perturbations géomagnétiques qui ont amené les intervenants du réseau électrique en vrac à réagir rapidement pour protéger la fiabilité du réseau. Découvrez les impacts et ce que la NERC et l’industrie font à ce sujet.
WINDSOR, Connecticut (16 juillet 2024)—En décembre 2023, Locana a annoncé son acquisition par TRC, un chef de file mondial fournissant des solutions axées sur l’environnement et alimentées par le numérique.
L’utilisation conjointe n’a jamais été aussi importante qu’aujourd’hui. Alors que la demande d’infrastructures de télécommunications monte en flèche, les gouvernements investissent beaucoup dans des initiatives comme le Programme de déploiement de l’accès à l’équité à large bande (BEAD) de 42,5 milliards de dollars et le Fonds d’opportunités numériques rurales (RDOF) de 20,4 milliards de dollars.
Alors que les services publics travaillent souvent dans des silos techniques, les auditeurs NERC sont formés pour vérifier les preuves de conformité et les données entre les normes interdépendantes.
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Dans le cadre des efforts continus de la NERC pour renforcer les exigences en matière de protection des infrastructures essentielles (CIP) et permettre la mise en œuvre d’un concept d’amélioration de la sécurité connu sous le nom de virtualisation.
Dans le paysage énergétique en évolution active, les services publics sont aux prises avec de nombreux défis liés à la main-d’œuvre liés à la transition en cours vers une énergie plus propre et la modernisation des réseaux électriques. À mesure que les employés vétérans prennent leur retraite, il est essentiel de combler le manque de connaissances et de compétences en recrutant et en développant des talents plus jeunes.
Dans le paysage des transports en évolution active, l’électrification des parcs de véhicules est devenue une étape cruciale vers un avenir énergétique durable et propre. L’électrification peut, dans les bonnes applications, aider les flottes à réduire considérablement les émissions, à réduire les coûts d’exploitation totaux à vie et à améliorer la qualité de l’air dans et autour de leurs communautés.
Pour créer de nouvelles voies de perfectionnement de la main-d’œuvre, il faut s’adapter aux besoins changeants d’une nouvelle génération Dans le paysage énergétique en évolution active, les services publics sont aux prises avec de nombreux défis liés à la main-d’œuvre liés à la transition en cours vers une énergie plus propre et la modernisation des réseaux électriques. À mesure que les employés vétérans prennent leur retraite, il est essentiel de combler le manque de connaissances et de compétences en recrutant et en développant des talents plus jeunes. Bien que l’éducation et la technologie jouent un rôle crucial, l’adaptation des comportements et de la culture en milieu de travail pour répondre aux préférences et aux attentes des diverses générations est tout aussi vitale. La croissance d’une main-d’œuvre forte et multigénérationnelle a ses défis, mais il existe de nombreuses opportunités à venir pour s’assurer que les professionnels des services publics d’aujourd’hui peuvent soutenir un système électrique résilient capable de répondre aux demandes de l’industrie de demain. Contactez-nous
La NERC a soumis à l’approbation de la FERC de nouveaux critères de conformité pour l’enregistrement des RCI dans le cadre des efforts continus visant à réduire les risques de fiabilité. Il est essentiel que les développeurs d’énergie renouvelable, les propriétaires de production et les propriétaires de réseaux de transport comprennent les implications potentielles pour les études d’interconnexion et les files d’attente d’interconnexion.
Ce blog explore les idées fausses courantes entourant la migration vers le cloud dans le secteur des services publics, abordant les préoccupations relatives à la sécurité, à la fiabilité, à la conformité réglementaire, à la rentabilité et à la complexité, tout en soulignant les avantages substantiels et les stratégies pour une adoption réussie.
On aurait du mal à trouver un sujet plus saillant à l’intérieur (et à l’extérieur) de l’industrie des services publics que l’intelligence artificielle (IA).
Les solutions géospatiales modernes connectent les systèmes et améliorent la capacité d’exploiter les données à une échelle, une vitesse et une précision supérieures.
Miki Deric a rejoint TRC pour accélérer la croissance et l’expansion de TRC à travers l’Europe.
Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS) enable a utility to monitor, control and optimize a variety of types of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs).
La NERC a soumis des propositions de révision à la norme EOP-012-2 – Norme de préparation et d’exploitation par temps extrêmement froid, aux fins d’approbation par la FERC sur une base accélérée. Les révisions proposées tiennent compte des recommandations clés restantes du rapport d’enquête conjoint de la FERC et de la NERC sur la tempête hivernale Uri et des directives découlant d’un arrêté de la FERC de 2023 concernant les normes de temps froid soumises précédemment.
La mise à jour du FAC-003-5 apporte des changements radicaux aux classifications de transmission à compter du 1er avril
Chaque service public enregistré auprès de la NERC doit s’efforcer de se conformer en permanence à son portefeuille de normes de fiabilité NERC applicables
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L’utilisation conjointe a des défis qui peuvent être résolus avec une gestion appropriée. Découvrez comment nos services de gestion peuvent vous aider à rester au courant de vos contrats d’utilisation conjointe.
Les microréseaux peuvent vous aider à rester opérationnel dans les conditions les plus critiques. Découvrez comment nos services peuvent vous aider à tirer parti des systèmes de microréseaux.
La technologie de l’IA peut changer la façon dont vous utilisez les données au profit de votre entreprise de services publics. Découvrez comment les entreprises TRC peuvent vous aider à tirer parti de la technologie de l’IA et de ses avantages.
La gestion de la végétation évolue afin de réduire le risque de dommages à l’infrastructure des services publics. Découvrez comment nos services de gestion de la végétation peuvent vous aider.
La conservation de l’eau est essentielle pour réduire la consommation globale d’énergie et l’impact environnemental. Découvrez comment nos services peuvent vous aider à gérer votre conservation de l’eau.
La NERC a soumis son plan d’élaboration de normes de fiabilité 2024-2026 à la Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), décrivant ses priorités actuelles et ses futurs plans d’élaboration de normes pour protéger la fiabilité du réseau électrique en vrac au cours des trois prochaines années.
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TRC Companies, Inc. acquiert Locana, un leader mondial des solutions et services géospatiaux d’entreprise.
La NERC et la FERC ont publié leur rapport final sur la tempête hivernale Elliott, qui fournit un renforcement pour les recommandations dans les rapports antérieurs d’événements de perturbation liés au temps froid. Le rapport fait état de lacunes critiques en matière de rendement en matière de fiabilité et des quasi-accidents liés à la fiabilité. La NERC affirme qu’une crise a été « évitée de justesse ». Le rapport décrit les mesures que l’industrie doit prendre pour éviter une répétition à l’avenir.
Les entreprises peuvent convertir des quantités massives d’images brutes en données utilisables qui alimentent plusieurs systèmes d’entreprise.
Les ressources basées sur les onduleurs jouent un rôle central lorsqu’il s’agit d’ajouter une nouvelle capacité de production d’électricité dans le système d’alimentation en vrac.
Locana, un leader international de la technologie spatiale, a reçu le prix de la gestion de réseau moderne lors de la conférence Esri Infrastructure Management and GIS (IMGIS) 2023 qui s’est tenue à Palm Springs, en Californie, du 10 au 12 octobre 2023.
La cartographie mobile moderne offre une approche d’entreprise qui réduit la complexité et les risques.
La transition du travail sur le terrain des services publics à la gestion peut être une décision gratifiante, mais elle peut également être écrasante.
Les solutions basées sur la localisation fournissent une grande valeur commerciale à vos données et applications opérationnelles.
Alors que le système de distribution d’électricité continue d’évoluer rapidement en raison des initiatives de politique de décarbonisation, les ressources basées sur des onduleurs (IBRs) jouent un rôle de plus en plus important dans les ajouts de production au système d’alimentation en vrac. La NERC et d’autres organisations techniques ont pris de nombreuses mesures pour appuyer l’intégration fiable de ces ressources.
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Locana, an international leader in spatial technology, received Esri’s ArcGIS Cloud Services Specialty, which designates Locana as an expert in deploying and managing ArcGIS in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure.
As technology advances and cybersecurity threats loom, companies must prioritize communications retrofits and upgrades to ensure reliability, availability and business continuity.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has approved Order 2023 to facilitate and improve the speed and reliability of adding new energy resources to the power system
Enabling a new era of flexibility, scalability, and streamlined operations
Heat pump technology is still evolving and real challenges exist to widespread market adoption.
Expert Discussions and Key Takeaways Focus on Physical Security
As the urgency to decarbonize and build resiliency grows, renewable energy continues to be a pivotal solution for reshaping the future of power in the U.S. From solar to wind, hydro, geothermal and biomass, each renewable resource has its sweet spot for efficient development, deployment and optimal performance. And while they all have their own pros and cons, it is imperative that we leverage them all into the energy mix to achieve decarbonization goals and ensure adequate capacity to meet increasing load demands.
As renewable energy proliferates across the US power system, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) continues to actively address reliability risks resulting from the implementation of inverter-based resources (solar and wind generation technology) connected at both transmission and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) levels.
EJScreen is currently at the forefront of federal efforts to identify potential disproportionate environmental burdens and communities with potential environmental justice (EJ) concerns.
The rapid growth of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) on the power grid brings many opportunities and challenges to energy utilities.
Partnering With Local High Schools to Recruit the Next Generation of Clean Energy Workers.
Electric vehicle use is on the rise, and cities need to prepare. Discover how the power grid can accommodate growing transportation electrification trends.
Leveraging new tools and technologies such as mixed and virtual reality (MR/VR) to develop a new generation of skilled engineers and technicians to maintain the reliability and resiliency of the future grid.
TRC has submitted public comments related to EPA’s proposed compliance timeline and schedule.
FERC issued a Final Rule directing NERC to develop a new or modified reliability standard addressing transmission system planning performance requirements for extreme heat or cold weather events.
Key considerations for leveraging ASTM E2247 vs. E1527
The impact of adapting behavioral and cultural norms to focus on the principles of human performance cannot be underestimated in building the power workforce of the future.
According to the Edison Foundation’s Institute for Electric Innovation, over 124 million smart meters were expected to be installed in 78 percent of US households by the end of 2022.
Multi-year telecommunication projects need to be efficient, cost-effective and meet the current and future needs of network end-users in order to be successful.
FERC issued an order approving NERC’s compliance filings.
The role of field service management continues to dominate the world economy, as the market grows at an exponential rate. The market was estimated at 3.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach 5.7 billion by the end of 2026.
TRC has developed utility network Master Plans and designed and architected utility-wide networks
On behalf of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), its President and CEO Jim Robb, recently presented to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) a summary of NERC’s report on the effectiveness of NERC’s CIP-014 Physical Security Standard. There were almost 1,700 physical security incidents reported to the Electricity-Information Security Analysis Center (E-ISAC) in 2022, an increase of 10.5% from 2021.
Explore the pillars of project controls software—People, Processes, and Products—and what elevates projects from mediocre to outstanding.
FERC has approved two NERC proposed cold weather-related reliability standards.
How outsourcing this critical project phase can save money, minimize risk and improve outcomes.
As renewable energy development booms, and distributed energy resources (DERs) proliferate across the grid, the demand for a more efficient and timely interconnection process is at an all-time high. To meet regulatory deadlines and satisfy the needs of both developers and customers, utilities must tackle an increasingly complex array of system impact studies, analyses and reports, under ever shrinking timelines.
Gain insight on several key points when strategizing and integrating two crucial systems successfully
As extreme weather events increase and installation costs decrease, moving to underground distribution systems is becoming a popular way to prevent power outages.
FERC directed NERC to develop Reliability Standards to implement INSM within trusted CIP environments.
TRC Companies announces its role as a consultant in supporting the new transmission project by LS Power Grid Maine.
NERC and TRE release the Odessa II Power System Disturbance Report
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Decarbonization of the U.S. building stock presents an enormous opportunity to enhance the quality of our built environment and combat climate change, given that commercial and residential buildings account for over 30% of GHG emissions in the U.S. This critical transition – long underway – has recently been catalyzed by the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which promise to bolster the entire clean energy supply chain, including support for the development and enforcement of building energy codes, as well as the introduction of new consumer incentive programs for electric and high-efficiency equipment. As energy utilities and governmental agencies accelerate energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives for the communities they serve, they are successfully leveraging two important tool sets: 1) Building efficiency and electrification incentive programs 2) Building energy codes, reach codes and appliance standards. Respectively, these are the carrots and sticks of market transformation toward building decarbonization. Presently, governmental initiatives and organizational commitments to decarbonization are motivating industry practitioners to apply these toolsets more aggressively, to accelerate this transition; as a result, the legacy market interactions between these carrots and sticks are increasingly complex and at times, contested. However, our teams and partners who expertly apply both toolsets – designing and implementing incentive programs and supporting local jurisdictions in advancing their energy codes – believe that they can work together. Contact Us
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently proposed actions to keep the regulatory process and requirements ahead of reliability risks resulting from the accelerated deployment of Inverter Based Resources (IBR) based solar, wind and battery storage projects.
NERC report on best practices for utilities that have encountered facility ratings program challenges.
Steps to improve physical security at substations, chemical plants, pipelines, data centers, hospitals and other critical infrastructure
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The rulemaking addresses improvements needed to reliably facilitate the power industry’s transition to renewable and distributed generating resources utilizing inverter-based technologies.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released an Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) Strategy, which details the steps needed to successfully integrate IBR facilities into the planning and operation of the power system. The strategy was put in place due to the rapid interconnection of IBR systems, which are extensively used for solar and wind generating facilities, including new battery-based energy storage systems and are one of the most significant drivers of power grid transformation. Because of control system inconsistencies, IBR facilities pose well-documented risks to power system reliability when this strategy’s practices are not adhered to. NERC’s plan calls attention to the need for thoughtful integration of IBRs and identifies current and future work required to mitigate reliability risks resulting from the deployment of this technology.
Utilities are transforming the way they approach vegetation management programs, thanks to new advancements in technology.
TRC’s Senior Vice President of Renewable answers key questions to help utilities and developers overcome challenges associated with an increase in renewable generation.
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently released its 2022 State of Reliability report, which examines power system performance in calendar year 2021 and evaluates reliability performance trends. The 2022 report identified six key findings regarding power system performance that are summarized as follows:
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For community leaders, rebuilding in the wake of disasters creates an opportunity to do more than simply replace homes with the fastest, least-expensive structures.
NERC has proposed implementation guidance for PRC-019-2, the standard that verifies coordination of generating unit facility or synchronous condenser voltage regulating controls, limit functions, equipment capabilities and protection system settings.
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In 2022, utilities face strong market forces impacting businesses of every size across the country and around the world. Producing and supplying clean energy, ensuring safety, reliability, and resiliency, and delivering exceptional experiences in a digital economy continue to reshape the industry. Prospering in a sustainable, affordable, and competitive energy future requires a data-driven enterprise, which may be why more than 88% of utility executives believe that their organization’s ability to generate business value depends on their technology. Yet the greatest technology challenge today isn’t the ability to generate data. It’s siloed systems. Many utilities maintain multiple enterprise systems, from enterprise resource management (ERP) to enterprise asset management (EAM), work management (WM), advanced distribution management systems (ADMS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), and building information modeling (BIM). These disparate databases result in redundancy and inaccuracies. And without an integrated data picture, your staff are left to make decisions with an incomplete understanding. But with modern GIS, you gain a connected geospatial enterprise. You can leverage the locational aspect of data in any system to integrate information, people, and processes to achieve business value across every department. As a result, you optimize networks, grow the business, and deliver amazing service using timely, accurate, and complete information. And with mapping and location intelligence embedded in your IT infrastructure, the applications and use cases are limitless. CONTACT US
Reliability Standards FAC-001-4 and FAC-002-will resolve uncertainty regarding the meaning of “materially modify” under the currently effective standards.
Updated Order will have significant impact on NERC compliance programs related to both PRC standards and facilities ratings. Utilities should review the Order’s requirements and prepare for changes needed to remain compliant.
TRC’s panel of experts discuss how the telecommunications industry can prepare for the rapid increase in broadband activity across the county.
Locana, a global leader in technology consulting and geospatial systems development, announced Brookings Municipal Utilities (BMU) successful deployment of a modern geospatial enterprise leveraging Locana services.
Locana, a global leader in technology consulting and geospatial systems development, today announced the successful deployment of its LemurSM Solution by Omaha Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.).
Protecting against new threats and staying on top of constantly changing security guidance requires agility.
Changes to PRC-024-3 in support of inverter-based generation performance are going into effect in October of this year. Interconnection programs and documentation procedures may need to be updated in order to maintain compliance.
View our webinar replay of our IIJA funding initiatives webinar with Jigar Shah, Director of the Loan Programs Office – US Department of Energy.
There are significant technical challenges involved in implementing Dynamic Line Ratings in the planning and operation of utility systems. Utilities should be prepared to modify their NERC compliance programs as necessary to address the potential introduction of DLR in their businesses.
Creating intrinsically motivated safety cultures within nuclear power plants is imperative, especially during the decommissioning process. Employees’ long-standing beliefs and attitudes often determine their decisions and actions, so cultivating a safety-first culture requires commitment and accountability.
As we plan for and make early investments for fleets, we’ll be paving the way for higher degrees of market penetration of passenger vehicles and other modes of transportation as well.
Otter Tail Power Company selects TRC to serve as systems integrator for their AMI program covering northwestern Minnesota, eastern North Dakota, and northeastern South Dakota.
Modernizing utility equipment, standards and processes pays dividends for improved safety, security and reliability. But transitioning to a new high-tech system model can be challenging.
NERC has issued a new report highlighting the key attributes of various inverter controls to support proper implementation and to protect reliability.
Find out how reach code initiatives are driving decarbonization with TRC. Our team offers decarbonization consulting and solutions. Turn To The Experts at TRC!
In a recently released reliability guideline, NERC recommends additional approaches for Underfrequency Load Shedding (UFLS) program design to help utilities effectively consider the effects of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). The guidance was developed to address the accelerated transition of the power system to locally installed, decarbonized resources that depend on inverters. These new technologies introduce operational controls issues into the electric grid. UFLS data gathering and analysis methodologies may require modification to address reliability risks.
Faced with an aging fleet, stricter environmental regulations, reduced costs for natural gas and competition from renewables, more than 600 power plants have been decommissioned in the last 20 years, a pace that will increase with the announced closure of nearly 350 additional plants by 2025.
La FERC a publié le projet d’émission O. 2222 pour permettre aux ressources énergétiques distribuées (DER) de mieux participer aux côtés des ressources traditionnelles dans les marchés de gros régionaux et organisés.
Carbon elimination of the magnitude needed to address climate change requires systems-level change that can only be reached by incremental, ground-up progress, building upon what we have achieved thus far.
