A NERC audit assesses compliance with NERC guidelines. Prepare for an audit by maintaining updated compliance documents, training staff and conducting internal audits.
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Solutions from standards requirement tracking to audit preparation and NERC compliance program improvements.
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.
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With TRC supporting NERC compliance, you experience many benefits, including:
- Training and compliance solutions customized to your industry, site and project
- Extensive regulatory knowledge of all NERC requirements
- Assistance throughout every stage of operations, from project planning to auditing in-service assets
- Improved workforce safety and compliance knowledge
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Audit Solutions
- 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 Transmission Vegetation Management Field Support and Evidence Review
- 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) / Undervoltage Load Shedding Field Verification Services
- Transmission Owner (TO) applicable standard requirement advisement
- Generator Owner (GO) applicable standard requirement consultation services
- Transmission Coordination Studies with Neighboring Entities
- Inverter Based Resources (IBR) protection and control setting study services
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
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
- Distribution Transformer Load Tap Changer Review
- Static and Dynamic Reactive Resource Management Schedule Assessment
- Generator Step Up (GSU) Transformer Evaluations
- GSU Transformer Load Tap Ratio Reviews
- Static and Dynamic Reactive Resource Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
Explore answers to the questions that our NERC compliance specialists commonly receive.
NERC compliance poses many challenges, from understanding complex and technical standards to maintaining compliance with limited resources. Other challenges include keeping up with changes and managing all compliance-related data.
If you are an officially registered NERC compliance entity and are actively operating assets on the bulk electric system, you are required to adhere with your compliance obligations. There are no grace periods before or after an audit.
It is not currently required to have an internal controls program. However, an internal controls program is the best compliance practice to assure that your company is keeping up with its compliance obligations throughout the audit cycle.
Gain Peace of Mind for Your NERC Compliance Programs
Evolving regulatory requirements can impact your power engineering, design and compliance related processes in both the near and long term. At TRC, our NERC compliance consultants take the guesswork out of staying current with the latest regulations.Get in touch today to speak with our experts about your unique requirements.