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Challenges Surround Approval of PRC-029-1
April 30, 2025Approved by the Board of Trustees in 2024, NERC’s PRC-029-1 standard sets inverter-based resources (IBR) performance requirements ensuring they can “withstand voltage or frequency disturbances inside defined limits” and can “continue operating as specified.”

FERC Examines Co-Located Load and Generation Rule
April 21, 2025Since FERC hosted its technical conference in late 2024, many industry stakeholders have submitted their comments addressing how to study and potentially regulate new co-located load and generation.

EPA Unveils Largest Deregulatory Initiative in U.S. History
April 1, 2025Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced the Agency’s plan to undertake 31 deregulatory actions with the stated goal of driving down the cost of living for Americans and revitalizing the American energy and auto industry.

PHMSA Bulletin Outlines New Safety Management Advice
March 28, 2025Cybersecurity threats to the Bulk Electric System (BES) are escalating, with attackers continuously evolving their tactics to target critical infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Threats Lead NERC to Modify CIP Standards
March 11, 2025Cybersecurity threats to the Bulk Electric System (BES) are escalating, with attackers continuously evolving their tactics to target critical infrastructure.

OSHA Addresses Arc Flash Hazards and Electrical Safety in the Workplace
March 5, 2025OSHA releases guidance document on “Addressing Arc Flash Hazards in a Safety and Health Program” and the alignment with NFPA 70E standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently published a guidance document that aligns with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. The guidance document outlines how to use a management system to protect workers from arc flash hazards by focusing on worker participation, hazard identification, evaluation and control methods.

Large Data Center Load Loss Calls for System Impact Studies
March 3, 2025On January 8, 2025, NERC released its review of an incident where the sudden loss of approximately 1,500 MW of data center load in Virginia exposed major reliability vulnerabilities in the Bulk Electric System (BES). This unanticipated event triggered voltage spikes and frequency imbalances, highlighting the need for system planners and operators to anticipate and mitigate these risks nationwide

Navigating the EU Omnibus Package: What Businesses Need to Know
February 19, 2025Navigating the EU Omnibus Package: What Businesses Need to Know Sustainability regulations in the European Union are in the spotlight with proposals underway to amend the regulations under the EU Green Deal to streamline requirements and reduce the burden on companies and investors.

NFPA Establishes Consolidated Standard for Combustible Dust
January 23, 2025NFPA 660 will make it easier for all industries to manage dust related hazards making for safer work environments.
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