| NERC releases 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment | | https://rfirst.org/nerc-releases-2023-summer-reliability-assessment | NERC releases 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment | | <p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">The North American Electric Reliability Organization (NERC) warns that during periods of extreme demand this summer, two-thirds of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in its 2023 Summer Reliability Assessment released Wednesday. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">In the ReliabilityFirst region, MISO was listed among seven areas in North America that may face supply shortages during periods with higher demand levels, according to the report. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">To access the full report on NERC's website, </span><a href="https://www.nerc.com/pa/RAPA/ra/Reliability%20Assessments%20DL/NERC_SRA_2023.pdf"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">click here</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">. And to watch a NERC video breaking down the report, </span><a href="https://vimeopro.com/nerclearning/summer-reliability-assessment/video/827339134"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">click here</span></a><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">. </span><br></p> | aspx | 0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900242457EFB8B24247815D688C526CD44D0093A70D41E916EA45B5172B8FDD4B3EFA00F578CE634144CA46817471FA34146B93 | | | 2023-05-17T04:00:00.0000000Z |
| RF issues November 2022 CMEP Update letter | | https://rfirst.org/cmep-update-letter-november-2022 | RF issues November 2022 CMEP Update letter | | <p>ReliabilityFirst has published the November 2022 edition of the monthly CMEP Update Letter. Here are some important updates and newsworthy announcements to note in this month's issue:<br></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Align November monthly update<br></li><li>Align Industry Webinar – SEL data handling Guidance</li><li>CORES reminder to continue updating Contacts in CDMS <span style="text-decoration:underline;">and</span> CORES<br></li><li>ERO Enterprise publishes Facility Ratings Best Practices Report</li><li>Plans to retire WebCDMS Legacy system<br></li><li>NEW! Guidance about the importance of reporting Registration Changes to Regions<br></li><li>RF Tech Talk schedule changes<br></li><li>Nov. 14 Tech Talk announcement with RF agenda<br></li><li>Important information about NERC Alerts<br></li><li>2023 NERC Periodic Data Submittal Schedule<br></li></ul><p><a href="/ProgramAreas/COMO/COMO%20Library/11%20-%20November%202022%20Monthly%20Compliance%20Update.pdf">Click here</a> to view the letter.<br><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> | aspx | 0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900242457EFB8B24247815D688C526CD44D0093A70D41E916EA45B5172B8FDD4B3EFA00F578CE634144CA46817471FA34146B93 | | | 2022-11-08T05:00:00.0000000Z |
| ReliabilityFirst welcomes Vice President of Entity Engagement and Corporate Services Diane Holder | | https://rfirst.org/reliabilityfirst-welcomes-vice-president-of-entity-engagement-and-corporate-services-diane-holder | ReliabilityFirst welcomes Vice President of Entity Engagement and Corporate Services Diane Holder | | <p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">ReliabilityFirst (RF) is excited to announce that Diane Holder will be the organization's new Vice President of Entity Engagement and Corporate Services.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">In this role, Holder will provide executive leadership and oversee RF's outreach to utilities, government officials and the general public as well as internal corporate services for RF employees, including human resources, finance and information technology. She will also originate and cultivate from staff (and outside resources) new ideas that will enhance RF's ability to be a positive influence on the reliability, security and resiliency of the electric grid.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">“I couldn't be more honored to join the talented team at ReliabilityFirst, an organization I have long admired in its mission to preserve and enhance the reliability and security of the bulk power system, and I'm thrilled to take part in this critical work," Holder said.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">Holder joins RF from Pennsylvania American Water, where she was the organization's Vice President of Operations, working to ensure the safe, reliable delivery of clean drinking water for customers. She oversaw operations at more than 25 facilities in western Pennsylvania, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing operations budgets and providing top-notch customer service. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">Holder also brings nearly 30 years of experience working in the electric industry at Allegheny Power, FirstEnergy and Duquesne Light Company. Her roles and experience include engineering, external affairs, operations, distribution and working as a chief of staff.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">Holder earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. </span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">She joins Vice President and General Counsel Niki Schaefer, Vice President of Reliability and Risk Jeff Craigo and Chief Security Officer Marcus Noel as the top leaders of the organization under President and CEO Tim Gallagher.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-1">“Diane brings tremendous experience, expertise and leadership to the RF team. We are excited to have her join RF and will immediately begin deploying her talents to help the industry and policy makers navigate the challenges the bulk electric system faces today and in the future," Gallagher said.</span><br></p><p><br></p> | aspx | 0x010100C568DB52D9D0A14D9B2FDCC96666E9F2007948130EC3DB064584E219954237AF3900242457EFB8B24247815D688C526CD44D0093A70D41E916EA45B5172B8FDD4B3EFA00F578CE634144CA46817471FA34146B93 | | | 2022-07-12T04:00:00.0000000Z |
| ReliabilityFirst Honors Former NERC CEO Michehl R. Gent | | https://rfirst.org/reliabilityfirst-honors-former-nerc-ceo-michehl-r-gent | ReliabilityFirst Honors Former NERC CEO Michehl R. Gent | | <font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" style="background:white;color:black;">The RF team mourns
the passing of Michehl R. Gent on February 1, 2022. He was the longest
tenured CEO of NERC, serving the organization and industry from 1980-2005, and he
initiated the important shift from a voluntary reliability organization to one
with mandatory standards and enforcement. </span></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" style="background:white;color:black;"> </span></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" style="background:white;color:black;">Gent had the
foresight to establish the Electric Sector Information Sharing and Analysis
Center, and, under his leadership, NERC began its strong focus on cyber and
critical infrastructure protection. NERC changed the center’s name to the
Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center in 2015. In addition to his
dedication to building NERC into the successful organization it is today, he also
served on the Board of Directors for Electric Reliability Council of Texas
(ERCOT) for many years.</span></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1"><font color="#000000"> </font></span></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;"><span class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1"><font color="#000000">“Mike was an outstanding
and visionary advocate for electric system reliability throughout his career,”
said Tim Gallagher, RF President and CEO. “He also was a strong leader, friend
and mentor to me when I was fortunate enough to work for him on the NERC staff.
I learned so much from Mike and owe the successes I have enjoyed during my
career in large part to him. The industry has lost a great friend.”</font></span></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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| RF Welcomes Chief Security Officer Marcus Noel | | https://rfirst.org/rf-welcomes-chief-security-officer-marcus-noel | RF Welcomes Chief Security Officer Marcus Noel | | <font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;"><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">As an integral part of ReliabilityFirst’s (RF) continued
dedication to security, the organization is pleased to welcome Marcus Noel as
the new Chief Security Officer (CSO). In this role, he is responsible for establishing
and maintaining the organization’s cybersecurity and physical security
management program to ensure that information and physical assets are
adequately protected. Additionally, he will manage the critical task of
elevating industry relationships to understand, address and communicate emerging
threats and security trends.</font></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;"><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">Previously, Noel spent 10 years at FirstEnergy Corp. where
he worked on the Cybersecurity Governance Team, the Security Operations Center,
Security Technologies, and ultimately served as Manager of the Cybersecurity
Organization. Prior to FirstEnergy, he worked in cybersecurity at PNC Bank and
Cuyahoga Community College.</font></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;"><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">“We are thrilled for Marcus to join the RF team,” said
president & CEO, Tim Gallagher. “The CSO role is more important now than
ever due to the rapidly and constantly evolving threat landscape in the
electric utility sector. I’m confident his leadership in strategic and tactical
matters will allow us to successfully maintain and improve our security posture
and framework.”</font></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;"><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">Noel is a graduate of Bryant & Stratton College with an
associate degree in Accounting, Baldwin-Wallace University with a bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration, and Cleveland State University with a master’s
in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate in Law. He has held the
Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification since 2009.</font></p><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">
</font><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;"><font class="ms-rteFontFace-1 ms-rteFontSize-1" color="#000000">He will succeed current CSO, Larry Bugh, who will retire at
the end of this year.</font></p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman" size="3">
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