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Ensuring a reliable and secure electric grid for today and tomorrow.

About Us

ReliabilityFirst is one of six regional organizations which, in conjunction with the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), are known as the Electric Reliability Organization (ERO) Enterprise, responsible for ensuring the reliability and security of the North American Bulk Electric System. We promote the reliability and security of the electric grid through standards, outreach, training and analysis, that includes partnership with communities and experts. We are based out of Cleveland, Ohio, and our footprint includes the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic areas of the United States. Explore this site, our events, and resources to learn more about us and the important work we do alongside so many others in moving forward together for a more reliable electrical grid.

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Collaborative Tools & Services

Explore our collaborative tools and services to see how we can work together to build a more reliable and secure electric grid.

Assist Visits State Collaboration Community Appraisal Tabletops Facilitation Incident Response Preparedness Assessment Insider Threat Cyber Resilience Winterization

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Resource Center

Explore our wealth of resources for entities, states, policymakers and beyond, including newsletter articles, presentations, reports, attachments and more.

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Featured Events

ReliabilityFirst hosts training, education and other events throughout the year to help promote grid reliability.

Protection System Worksho...

Wed, Aug 05 @ 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Save the date for RF's 12th Annual Protection System Workshop on Aug. 5, 2026.

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Electric Grid Bootcamp: P...

Tue, Aug 18 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

This event provides a practical forum to strengthen understanding of reliability, resilience, and emerging grid challenges affecting state policy and regulatory priorities.

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