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Technical Talk with RF
July 17, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Agenda Topics:
Level 3 NERC Alert – Cold Weather Preparations for Extreme Weather Events
Darrell Moore, Director, Situation Awareness, NERC
- Extreme weather, specifically winterization and cold weather preparation is one of the major challenges that the RF region faces annually. In light of some recent events, NERC issued a Level 3 (essential action) NERC Alert. This presentation will provide an overview of the eight essential actions, and a timeline for completion as we prepare for next winter.
Compliance Monitoring Update – New Standards and Audit Approach / Walkdowns
Ash Chappell, Technical Auditor, RF
- With the recent implementation of EOP-011-2 and the future implementation of EOP-012-1, there are new NERC Reliability Standards that are monitored to preserve and enhance the reliability of the Bulk Power System. O&P will discuss what to expect during a compliance monitoring engagement regarding our audit approach and how these standards will be assessed in the field.
RF Winterization Program – Survey, Field Visits, and Free Consulting
Joseph Jagodnik, Senior Reliability Consultant, RF
- For almost ten years, RF has been collaborating with Generators outside of the audit space with annual surveys and site visits. RF will continue this program as we have seen it have dividends on reliable operations during cold weather. Join us for an update on what we learned from the visits last winter, and our approach for the winter of 2023-2024.
These presentations are especially relevant to Balancing Authorities, Generator Owners, Transmission Operators, and any segment of the electric utility industry impacted by cold weather. We also welcome state policy makers and those working in our shared critical infrastructures (e.g., natural gas) to come learn more about the steps that the ERO Enterprise (NERC and the regions) are taking to mitigate the risk.
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2023-07-17 Cold Weather Winterization Tech Talk Presentation