WECC Generator Operator Working Group

WECC Generator Operator Working Group

by Curtis Holland, WECC Staff Reliability Specialist As the Bulk Electric System continues to be impacted by extreme weather events and environmental changes, many regulatory agencies are taking action to establish procedures to address these impacts. The WECC...
Passwords: A Necessary Evil

Passwords: A Necessary Evil

by Rob O’Connor, NERC Reliability Specialist Passwords are a necessary part of conducting our business in a secure fashion. But bad habits and shortcuts make it all too easy for bad actors to compromise security protocols. Hackers are trying to crack your credentials...
PRC-019-2 Revalidation Lessons Learned

PRC-019-2 Revalidation Lessons Learned

by Richard Schlottmann, Senior NERC Reliability Specialist Well, it’s that time again! PRC-019 re-validation is underway or has been completed for most folks and there are some interesting things coming to light. It seems there is a trend for facilities having to file...