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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Event information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m01d124980c8640308c6611502679c23a \nMeeting number: 2317 282 9682 \nMeeting password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system) \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 231 728 29682 \nAgenda\nNERC Distributed Energy Resources Aggregator Report overview  \nJohn Paul “JP” Skeath\, Senior Engineer\, Engineering & Security Integration\, NERC \nJP will discuss the highlights from NERC’s new Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Aggregator Report.  \n RF Long-term Reliability Assessment projections  \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer – Resources\, Engineering & System Performance\, RF \nTim will discuss the analysis and projections in RF’s latest Long-term Reliability Assessment.   \nReference materials\nTech Talk with RF – January 2025
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-january-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617. \nEvent Information\nDecember 2024 Technical Talk with RF \nMonday\, Dec. 16\, 2024\, 2:00 PM | (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mefb5b90734c33bb203261bd43e4487ee \nMeeting number: 2317 570 4685 \nMeeting password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system) \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 231 757 04685 \nAgenda\nRF Winter Reliability Assessment projections  \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer – Resources\, Engineering & System Performance\, RF  \nTim will provide an overview of RF’s 2024-2025 Winter Reliability Assessment.  \n  \nEnforcement 2024 Year in Review  \nElizabeth Emanuel Arora\, Counsel\, Legal & Enforcement\, RF  \nElizabeth will look back at RF’s enforcement actions from 2024 and highlight key takeaways.   \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF – December 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-25/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T140000
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UID:7812-1731938400-1731943800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m71ed1a012fc9a1b84fe5b4fd37dfb550  \nMeeting number: 2300 171 5208  \nMeeting password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)  \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 230 017 15208 \n  \nAgenda \nPhysical security program best practices and lessons learned  \nMike Melvin\, Director\, Corporate Physical Security\, Exelon \nMike will discuss the physical security complexities and challenges Exelon faced at its Kennett Square facility before the organization ultimately found success with its program there.   \n  \nCertifications update  \nSam Ciccone\, Principal Reliability Consultant\, Entity Engagement\, RF \nSam will review the process for certifications and provide an update on FERC Order 881 as it relates to certification reviews.  \n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF – November 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-24/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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CREATED:20231129T173421Z
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UID:7810-1730124000-1730129400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m6ca255aa70ae6bed0f548584549b4a1e \nMeeting Number: 2304 806 5770 \nMeeting Password: 0123456 \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess Code: 230 480 65770 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \nAgenda \nCyber Security Awareness Month \nIn observance of Cyber Security Awareness Month\, our presenters will discuss leading-edge topics related to cyber security.  \nPresenters:  \n\nMegan Culler\, Power Engineer / Researcher\, Idaho National Laboratory\nBrent Castagnetto\, Managing Partner\, Archer Security Group\, and Co-Founder\, NovaSync\n\nPresentation Materials\nTech Talk with RF – October 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-23/
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617. \nEvent Information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mde784309a2b697f4aceca70d64f10740 \nMeeting number: 2310 307 3728\, Meeting password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system) \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)\, Access code: 231 030 73728 \nAgenda Topics \nEvent analysis update  \nDwayne Fewless\, Principal Analyst\, Operational Analysis & Awareness\, RF  \nDwayne will provide an update on RF’s event analysis activities\, including an overview of the Event Analysis Program EAP V5.0\, and highlight reporting expectations\, trends\, and lessons learned.   \nRisk Assessment Guidelines overview  \nShawn Barrett\, Principal Analyst\, Risk Analysis & Mitigation\, RF  \nShawn will highlight key points in each of the six sections in RF’s Risk Assessment Guidelines document\, published earlier this year\, and offer insight on some of the sources that are referenced.  \nAgenda Topics \nTech Talk September 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-22/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T140000
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CREATED:20231129T161156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T123105Z
UID:7801-1724076000-1724081400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617. \n  \nEvent Information\nJoin link:  https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=me4aee5170fb663587cab1d8ac20528a9  \nMeeting number: 2304 257 6965 | Meeting password: 0123456   \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) | Access code: 230 425 76965  \n  \nAgenda Topics \nThe business case for prioritizing your mental and physical well-being  \nNiki Schaefer\, Vice President & General Counsel\, RF  \n\nAlthough the demands that work\, and life outside of work\, place on our lives vary from person to person\, we all share the common challenge of navigating them in a way that allows us to feel successful in our careers and in our personal lives. Every day we are faced with a series of choices in how we allocate our time and energy\, yet often the pressures life puts on us make us feel like we don’t have a choice. That was the experience of Niki Schaefer when she suffered a stroke at 38 years old as a result of placing more importance on her career\, parenting\, family\, friend and community obligations than she placed on her own mental and physical health. Niki will explain what happened and the lessons she learned on her road to recovery that helped her find health and happiness post-stroke. \n\n  \nThe value of workplace friendships  \nSam Queeno\, Director\, Physical Security\, AEP\, and Founder\, Best Friend Friday  \n\nYou may know Sam Queeno from his work as Director of Physical Security for AEP\, but beyond his security expertise\, Sam has another passion: the value of having a best friend at work. He started Best Friend Friday\, a weekly video series that highlights best friends at work\, in 2018\, and published a book on this subject as well in May 2024. This passion project has grown to become a framework that can be used both to improve relationships in the workplace and beyond. Sam will discuss the “best friend at work” concept and the value it can bring to your organization.  
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-21/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T090000
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CREATED:20231130T133910Z
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SUMMARY:Human Performance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the upcoming ReliabilityFirst Human Performance Workshop. This events will be held virtually via WebEx.  This event will focus on practical application of human performance techniques and concepts for front-line activities that attendees can retain and use in transmission reliability-related work areas\, such as operations\, asset management\, design\, protection\, maintenance\, and others. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n Presentation \nPresenter \nTime (Eastern) \n\n\nWelcome and introductions\nJohn Idzior\, RF\n9:00 – 9:05 AM\n\n\nHP metrics & why we are here\nJohnny Gest\, RF\n9:05 – 9:35 AM\n\n\nDelivering the right stuff\nAndrew Dingee\, System Safety\n9:35 – 10:35 AM\n\n\nBreak\n15 Minutes\n10:35 – 10:50 AM\n\n\nHow did they show up?\nSummer Rae\, Summer Speaks\n10:50 – 11:30 AM\n\n\nEnhancing the effectiveness of job briefings\nStephen Kerry\, KnowledgeVine\n11:30 AM – 12:20 PM\n\n\nHP and BES system events\nDwayne Fewless\, RF\n12:20 – 12:55 PM\n\n\nClosing remarks\nJohn Idzior\, RF\n12:55 – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nSubstation maintenance personnel\nProtection and controls experts\nOperations control room staff\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.\nAsset design groups (substation and transmission)\nHuman resource professionals\nAsset management groups\nInternal control champions and specialists\nCompany trainers\nLeadership and others interested in these topics\n\nClick here to register \nIf you have any questions\, please contact John Idzior\, Principal Engineer\, Engineering & System Performance\, or Johnny Gest\, Manager\, Engineering & System Performance. \n  \nEvent Details\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mc29fccdc1d98f5058663c97810e8bce6 \nWebinar number: 2310 553 9241 \nWebinar password: 0615 (0615 when dialing from a phone or video system) \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 231 055 39241 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #RFHP2024 as the event code. \n  \nReference Materials\nHuman Performance Workshop Presentations
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/human-performance-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T130000
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CREATED:20231130T133818Z
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UID:7844-1723021200-1723035600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Protection System Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendar for the upcoming ReliabilityFirst Protection System Workshop. This event will be held virtually via WebEx. This is a highly interactive workshop with the attendees providing ideas\, suggestions\, and stories for the benefit of everyone. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n Presentation \nPresenter \nTime (Eastern) \n\n\nWelcome and introductions\nJohnny Gest\, RF\n9:00 – 9:05 AM\n\n\nWhy we are here\nThomas Teafatiller\, RF\n9:05 – 9:35 AM\n\n\nManaging system oscillations in the ERCOT System\nYunzhi Cheng\, ERCOT\n9:35 – 10:20 AM\n\n\nMisoperation improvement journey\nRoss Stienecker\, AEP\n10:20 – 11:05 AM\n\n\nBreak\n15 minutes\n11:05 – 11:20 AM\n\n\nLine protection considerations for systems with inverter-based resources\nRitwik Chowdhury\, SEL\n11:20 AM – 12:05 PM\n\n\nAutomated solutions and remote settings changes – AEP’s approach to implementing PRC-027-1\nJeffrey Iler\, AEP \nNelson Doe\, AEP\n12:05 – 12:50 PM\n\n\nWrap-up and closing remarks\nThomas Teafatiller\, RF\n12:50 – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n  \nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nSubstation and transmission maintenance personnel\nProtection and controls experts\nOperations control room staff\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.\nAsset design groups (substation and transmission)\nAsset management groups\nInternal control champions and specialists\nCompany trainers\nLeadership and others interested in these topics\n\nClick here to register \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Thomas Teafatiller\, Principal Engineer\, Engineering & System Performance\, or Johnny Gest\, Manager\, Engineering & System Performance. \n  \nEvent Details\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m29e11759d65ca4062b4b77022661730c \nMeeting number: 2312 980 8670 \nWebinar password: 0615 \nJoin by phone :1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 231 298 08670 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #RFPS2024 as the event code. \n  \nReference Materials\nProtection System Workshop Presentations
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/protection-system-workshop/
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240715T153000
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CREATED:20231129T160850Z
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UID:7797-1721052000-1721057400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nMonday\, July 15\, 2024 2:00 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mc62259c4a53874b0f2791a27adefe2b5 \nMeeting number: 2303 366 7774 \nMeeting password: 0123456 \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 2303 366 7774 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \n  \nAgenda Topics\n“Christmas in July” – a look back at system performance during the 2023-2024 winter and a look ahead to this upcoming winter\, as we work together to mitigate risks due to extreme cold weather. \nSystem Performance Review of the January 2024 Arctic Storms \nMatt Lewis\, NERC Manager of Event Analysis \nKiel Lyons\, NERC Senior Manager\, Compliance Assurance \nChanel Chasanov\, Attorney-Advisor in FERC’s Office of the General Counsel \nRobert Clark\, Electrical Engineer in FERC’s Office of Electric Reliability \n\nExtreme cold weather events have shown the need for the natural gas and electric systems\, and the underlying infrastructure that supports their operations\, to continue to prepare for extreme cold weather. The NERC and FERC team will provide a recap of system performance during Winter Storms Gerri and Heather\, which impacted our region from Jan. 10 to 17\, 2024\, plus review recommendations from FERC-NERC-Regional Entity joint reports.\n\nReliabilityFirst Cold Weather Winterization and Small Group Advisory Sessions \nMike Hughes\, Manager\, Entity Engagement\, RF \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer – Resources\, Engineering & System Performance\, RF \n\nThe RF team will provide an overview of our Cold Weather Winterization program\, plus a look back at our site visits from this past winter and performance in the RF region. The team will also touch upon NERC’s recent Small Group Advisory Sessions (SGAs) which provided an educational opportunity for registered entities to meet with NERC and the Regional Entities to discuss cold weather preparedness Reliability Standards including EOP-011\, EOP-012\, and TOP-002.\n\nIntended Audience \nThese presentations are especially relevant for RTOs\, utilities\, and generators facing reliability risks due to extreme cold weather. State commission staff and others in regulatory affairs may also be interested in the steps that NERC and the regions are taking to enforce new Reliability Standards\, share best practices\, lessons learned\, and recommendations from previous events to drive continuous improvement in mitigating these risks. \n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF July 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-20/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231129T155941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T201814Z
UID:7788-1718028000-1718033400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Event Details\nMonday\, June 10\, 2024 2:00 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)  \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m19f423ca3342629c5b05b300beb111bb  \nMeeting Number: 2303 285 4354  \nMeeting Password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)  \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in number (US/Canada)  \nAccess Code: 2303 285 4354  \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code  \n  \nAgenda Topics\n2024 CIP Themes & Lessons Learned Report Preview \nTom Scanlon\, Managing Enforcement Counsel\, Legal & Enforcement\, RF\, and Joseph Tromba\, Legal Counsel\, SERC  \n\nTom and Joseph will give a preview of the findings highlighted in the latest Critical Infrastructure Protection Themes & Lessons Learned Report. The third edition of this document unpacks broad themes along with possible resolutions for industry to consider. \nThe report aims to outline areas for improvement with the goal of driving continued progress toward our shared mission of ensuring a reliable power system. \n\n  \nSummer reliability outlook for ReliabilityFirst region  \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer – Resources\, Engineering & System Performance\, RF  \n\nTim will break down RF’s 2024 Summer Reliability Assessment\, giving an overview of our resource adequacy projections in both the PJM and MISO portions of our footprint through the upcoming warm weather season.  \n\n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF June 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-19/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T153000
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CREATED:20240514T175631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T203030Z
UID:9981-1716991200-1716996600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:IBR Webinar: State & Provincial Integration of Reliable Renewable Energy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar where experts from the ERO Enterprise will shed light on proposed amendments to NERC’s Rules of Procedure governing the registration criteria for inverter-based resources (IBRs) that would result in materially impactful IBRs becoming subject to NERC’s Reliability Standards. \nEvent Information  \nWebinar link: https://serc1.webex.com/serc1/j.php?MTID=mf61b9c98b956f1f442b5514b9a824928 \nWebinar number: 2349 748 6049 \nWebinar password: SERC1 (73721 from phones and video systems) \nJoin by phone: 1-408-792-6300 Call-in number (US/Canada)\, Access code: 2349 748 6049 \n  \nReference Materials\nIBR State and Provincial Integration of Reliable Renewable Energy
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/ibr-webinar-state-provincial-integration-of-reliable-renewable-energy/
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T153000
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CREATED:20231129T155438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T194812Z
UID:7785-1716213600-1716219000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Event Information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mcf995871f03c0575782f4360f1e8298c \nMeeting Number: 2310 618 4461 \nMeeting Password: 0123456 \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess Code: 2310 618 4461 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \n  \nAgenda Topics\nGenerator Owner and Generator Operator risks to the grid\, standards and mitigations \nShon Austin\, Principal Technical Auditor\, CIP Compliance Monitoring \nAsh Chappell\, Senior Technical Auditor\, Operations & Planning Compliance Monitoring \n\nShon and Ash will do a deep dive on Generator Owners (GOs) and Generator Operators (GOPs). They will discuss their risks to the grid\, whether related to planning and modeling\, the changing resource mix (including inverter-based resources)\, and/or cyber and physical security.\nThey will cover the applicable standards\, including some notable problem areas as well as where entities can find guidance and implementation plans.\nThey will also highlight where GOs and GOPs can get help with these challenges\, including RF’s Assist Visit program and the NERC website.\n\nInternal controls best practices \nJason Smith\, Director\, NERC Compliance Office\, DTE Energy \nChris Plensdorf\, Manager of NERC CIP Compliance\, DTE Energy \nJeff Wallace\, NERC Compliance Process Management Specialist\, DTE Energy \n\nDTE Energy will discuss internal controls best practices for GOs and GOPs.\n\n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF May 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-18/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231129T155008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240430T164714Z
UID:7783-1713189600-1713195000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to the Entity Engagement department via our Contact Us page. \nEvent Information  \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=ma4312cf0754c6ff9a76676a4ab16ad17 \nMeeting Number: 2311 094 6844  \nMeeting Password: 01234456 (01234456 from phones and video systems)  \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)  \nAccess Code: 231 109 46844  \n  \nAgenda Topics\nSupply chain shortages facing the electric grid  \nDavid Batz\, Managing Director\, Cyber & Infrastructure Security\, Edison Electric Institute  \n\nAs we electrify the grid\, expand distribution and transmission\, and respond to extreme weather events\, maintaining a secure\, reliable supply of transformers is critical to our national security. Batz will offer insight on one of the biggest risks the electric grid is facing today – transformer supply chain shortages and dependence on China and other foreign nations for these devices. He will discuss the risks\, the challenges\, the mitigations\, and spare equipment strategies.\n\n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF April 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-17/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231129T153925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154320Z
UID:7780-1710165600-1710171000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to the Entity Engagement department via our Contact Us page. \n  \nEvent Information\nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m97343b64c896a3c8258b9a0d3480f5e3 \nMeeting Number number:2303 360 0263 | Meeting password: 0123456 (0123456 from phones and video systems) \nJoin by phone:1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) | Access code: 230 336 00263 \n  \nAgenda Topics\nNERC Standards Updates \nLatrice Harkness\, Director of Standards Development\, NERC \n\nLatrice will give an overview of new NERC Reliability Standards that will be going into effect on April 1\, 2024.\n\nOverview of RF Regional Risk Assessment \nJohnny Gest\, Manager\, Engineering and System Performance\, RF \n\nJohnny will introduce RF’s latest Regional Risk Assessment and discuss the various risks and RF’s methodology in formulating the report.\n\n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF March 2024 \nSystem Operating Limits Presentation March 2023 \nRegional Risk Assessment Overview Presentation March 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-16/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231129T144550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T142005Z
UID:7778-1707746400-1707751800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617. \nEvent Information\nFebruary 2024 Technical Talk with RF: State Policy Edition \nMonday\, Feb. 12\, 2024 2:00 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m540647ba7ba6208cf8653eea088c565d \nWebinar number: 2302 215 1701 \nWebinar password: 0123456 (0123456 from phones and video systems) \nJoin by phone:1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 230 221 51701 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \nAgenda Topics\nDisruptive Energy Futures \nAmory Lovins\, Co-founder and Chairman Emeritus\, RMI \n\nAmory will share his thoughts on the great energy transition\, socio-economic impacts\, and how new technologies and fuel sources may be a part of the grid of the future\, plus the role of distributed energy resources.\n\nUpdate on FERC Activities \nEric Vandenberg\, Deputy Director\, Office of Electric Reliability\, FERC \n\nEric will discuss key priorities for FERC’s Office of Electric Reliability\, including work relating to resource/energy adequacy\, priority system attributes and inverter-based resources.\n\nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF Feb. 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-15/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231129T144300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201530Z
UID:7776-1705932000-1705937400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617. \n  \nEvent Information\nMonday\, Jan. 22\, 2024 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST (US & Canada) \nhttps://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m1b7276897dabbd17039b6b2613c4b138 \nMeeting Number: 2309 155 0051 \nMeeting Password: 0123456 (0123456 from phones and video systems) \nJoin by phone:1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 230 915 50051 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \n  \nAgenda Topics\n2023 Enforcement actions: Year in review \nKristen Senk\, Director of Enforcement\, ReliabilityFirst \n\nKristen Senk will provide an overview of RF’s enforcement actions from 2023\, including noteworthy trends and highlights.\n\nNERC and RF Long-Term Reliability Assessments \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer\, Engineering and System Performance\, ReliabilityFirst \n\nTim Fryfogle\, will discuss both NERC and RF’s latest Long Term Reliability Assessments. NERC’s report projects sharp increases in peak demand and\, with the potential for higher generator retirements\, highlights increased concerns for electric reliability over the next 10 years.\n\n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF Jan. 2024
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20230829T210917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190146Z
UID:1147-1702908000-1702913400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security. \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617. \nEvent information:\nMonday\, December 18\, 2023 2:00 PM | (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) \nJoin link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m4c7838a4633307e6a77220efb6086dcd \nWebinar number: 2306 850 0269 \nWebinar password: 0123456 (0123456 from phones and video systems) \nJoin by phone:1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada) \nAccess code: 230 685 00269 \nJoin us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code. \nAgenda topics:\nEOP-011 and future EOP-012 on-site walkdowns \nBeth Rettig\, Senior Technical Auditor\, ReliabilityFirst \nJames Baird\, Interim Plant Manager\, Springdale Energy \nColleen Campbell\, Director of Generation NERC Compliance\, LS Power \n\nBeth Rettig will introduce ReliabilityFirst’s perspective on EOP-011 and EOP-012 walkdowns\nJames Baird will provide a high-level overview of Springdale Energy’s EOP-011 winterization plan and EOP-012 preparation steps\nColleen Campbell will review LS Power’s EOP-011 walkdown experience and discuss lessons learned\, and offer a look-ahead at her organization’s EOP-012 preparations\n\nERO Enterprise 2024 CMEP Implementation Plan \nRashida Caraway\, Manager\, Risk Assessment\, Texas RE \n\nThe 2024 CMEP Implementation Plan describes the risks that will be priorities for the ERO Enterprise’s CMEP activities in 2024. Rashida Caraway will review these risk priorities and how they factor into the overall reliability of the bulk power system.\n\nReference materials:\nTech Talk with RF Dec. 2023
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-6/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20230829T205949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T032220Z
UID:1140-1699884000-1699889400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience:  \n\nState lawmakers\, commissioners\, and staff \nPolicy makers engaged in state energy regulation \nNational associations of regulatory commissioners \nUtility regulatory and government affairs personnel \nTransmission planners plus anyone interested in transmission transfer studies and/or advanced technologies that may enhance reliability on the grid of the future\n\n\nAgenda Topics:​ \nWe will be discussing NERC’s Interregional Transfer Capability Study\, the aspects of the clean energy transition and emerging technologies. \nJohn Moura\, Director\, Reliability Assessment and Performance Analysis – North American Electric Corporation (NERC) \n\nJohn Moura will provide an overview\, discuss the scope\, and proposed timeline for completion of NERC’s Interregional Transfer Capability Study (ITCS). As directed by Congressional action\, NERC is working on this study\, in conjunction with the Regional Entities and industry stakeholders. The study focuses on the reliable transfer of electric power between neighboring transmission planning areas. The results of and details of the study will be filed with FERC on or before Dec. 2\, 2024.\n\nShane Watts\, Sr. Lead Trainer – PJM Interconnection \n\n​Shane Watts will be discussing various emerging technology and tools being developed and used to maintain reliable operation of the electric system. In addition\, he will highlight Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and goals within the PJM footprint.​\n\nReference Materials \n23-11-13 Tech Talk
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-4/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20230829T194121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T132503Z
UID:840-1698069600-1698075000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics: \nCybersecurity\, Energy Security\, and Emergency Response (CESER) and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Cybersecurity Training for the Utility Workforce \nCynthia Hsu – Cybersecurity Program Manager\, Rural and Municipal Utilities\, Department of Energy Office of Cybersecurity\, Energy Security\, and Emergency Response (CESER) \n\nCynthia will provide an update on upcoming cybersecurity training events hosted by CESER and INL. Each training event will cover the same material but will be offered in different locations – one event will be located in each of the six NERC regions.  Participants do not need to be from a NERC registered entity. The training is designed for technical practitioners in electric utilities that require a hybrid of skills across information technology (IT)\, industrial control systems (ICS)\, operation technology (OT)\, cybersecurity\, and electric grid operations.\n\nBES Cyber Security (BCS) in the Cloud \nTom Alrich – Independent Consultant\, Blogger and Leader of Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)\, Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Forum project. \n\nTom will share his thoughts regarding cyber-security and CIP compliance in cloud environments. He will be discussing opportunities\, risks and mitigations as industry explores the possibility of implementing BES Cyber Systems (BCS) into the cloud including implications on CIP-002 and additional NERC Standards.\n\nBES Cyber System Information Access Management \nShon Austin –Principal Technical Auditor\, ReliabilityFirst \n\nShon will discuss Project 2019-02 BES Cyber System Information Access Management. This initiative enhances BES reliability by creating increased choice\, greater flexibility\, higher availability\, and reduced‐cost options for entities to manage their BES Cyber System Information\, by providing a secure path towards utilization of modern third‐party data storage and analysis systems. In addition\, the proposed project would clarify the protections expected when utilizing third‐party solutions (e.g.\, cloud services).\n\n​Who should attend: \nThese presentations are especially relevant to compliance personnel and CIP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across all NERC registrations\, especially those interested in cloud computing and virtualization. We encourage you to forward the webinar link and invitation to anyone interested in learning more about cyber security emerging technologies\, risks\, and revisions to upcoming standards. \nReference Materials: \n2023-10-23 Cybersecurity Tech Talk
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-3/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231031T164943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T132433Z
UID:5228-1695027600-1695034800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience: \n\nState lawmakers\, commissioners\, and staff \nPolicy makers engaged in state energy regulation \nNational associations of regulatory commissioners \nUtility regulatory and government affairs personnel \nTransmission planners plus anyone interested in the reliability and socio-economic impacts of the changing and diverse generation mix\n\nAgenda Topics: \nWe will be discussing the aspects of the Energy Trilemma\, the challenges associated with the energy transition in balancing cost\, environment\, and reliability. \nDelaware State Senator Stephanie Hansen\, 10th District \n\nSenator Hansen will highlight the success of the Delaware Energy Stakeholders’ Group that she formed to develop and discuss energy legislation in Delaware. The group is comprised of about two dozen members from a wide range of stakeholders and interest groups to provide different viewpoints on the important topics at hand. ReliabilityFirst has recently joined the group\, presented at the meetings\, and participated in the discussions. The group consists of representatives from all of Delaware’s utilities\, the Public Service Commission\, Public Advocate\, environmental and conservative organizations\, the Department of Natural Resources\, the Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility\, PJM\, members of the legislature\, and others. \n\n​Dr. Lars Schernikau\, Energy Economist\, Entrepreneur\, Commodity Trader\, Author\, Investor & Strategic Advisor \n\n​Dr. Schernikau will be discussing the energy economics\, return on investment\, and raw material inputs in relation to the energy transition. He will share his insight on emerging technologies and how they support our clean energy future. \n\nAbe Silverman\, Director\, Non-Technical Barriers to the Clean Energy Transition – Columbia University CGEP \n\nAbe Silverman will share his experience and expertise with interconnection\, transmission planning and transmission cost allocation. He will offer a deep dive into how states are thinking about contracted capacity versus realized capacity and what success looks like in our clean energy future while maintaining reliability.​\n\nReference Materials: \n2023-09-18 Tech Talk SO Edition
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-7/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231031T172734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T132423Z
UID:5232-1692021600-1692027000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics​​: \nThe 2003 Northeast Blackout: What the Bulk Electric System was like before this event\, what’s changed since and the path forward.  \nJoseph McClelland\, Director of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security\, FERC \nDavid Nevius\, former Senior Vice President (retired)\, NERC \n\nJoe McClelland and Dave Nevius will each share their industry perspective at the time of the 2003 Northeast Blackout. They will reflect on how things have changed since then both at the FERC and NERC/ERO level and look ahead to the challenges of the future. \n\nInside the control room at NY ISO during the 2003 Northeast Blackout  \nSteve Swan\, Principal Technical Auditor\, Operations & Planning\, RF  \n\nRF’s Steve Swan remembers Aug. 14\, 2003\, well. In fact\, he was working as an operator inside the NY ISO control room at the time the blackout occurred. He will share his perspective from the historic day and his takeaways from the experience\, 20 years later. \n\nWho should attend: \nThese presentations are especially relevant to all NERC registrations\, plus anyone interested in regulatory affairs and continuous improvement following the implementation of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Feel free to forward the webinar link to anyone interested in learning more about how FERC\, NERC\, and the ERO Enterprise has been working together the last 20 years and continues to assess the risks of the future. Lessons learned can be applied to additional critical infrastructures as well (water\, natural gas\, communications\, etc.) \nReference Materials: \n2023-08-14 Tech Talk
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-8/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230803T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231108T172158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T183551Z
UID:7137-1691049600-1691064000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Human Performance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the upcoming ReliabilityFirst Protection System and Human Performance Workshops. For 2023 we have opted to have both of our workshops entirely virtual this year.  The agenda and additional information are currently being developed and will be available soon. \nIntended Audience \nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nSubstation and Transmission Maintenance personnel\nProtection and Controls experts\nOperations Control Rooms\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.\nAsset Design Groups (substation and transmission)\nHuman Resource Professionals\nAsset Management Groups\nInternal Control Champions and Specialists\nCompany Trainers\nLeadership and others interested in these topics\n\nRegistration is now open. There is no fee and this event is open to anyone who would like to attend. If you have any questions\, please contact John Idzior or Thomas Teafatiller.​ \nReference Materials: \n2023-08-03 Human Performance Workshop Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/human-performance-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231108T165339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T183718Z
UID:7134-1690981200-1690995600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Protection System Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the upcoming ReliabilityFirst Protection System and Human Performance Workshops. For 2023 we have opted to have both of our workshops entirely virtual this year.  The agenda and additional information are currently being developed and will be available soon.\n \nIntended Audience \nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nSubstation and Transmission Maintenance personnel\nProtection and Controls experts\nOperations Control Rooms\, including tools support personnel for EMS\, SCADA\, etc.\nAsset Design Groups (substation and transmission)\nHuman Resource Professionals\nAsset Management Groups\nInternal Control Champions and Specialists\nCompany Trainers\nLeadership and others interested in these topics \n\nRegistration is now open. There is no fee and this event is open to anyone who would like to attend. If you have any questions\, please contact John Idzior or Thomas Teafatiller.​ \nReference Materials: \n2023-08-02 Protection System Workshop Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/protection-system-workshop-2/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230717T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231031T175235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033211Z
UID:5234-1689602400-1689607800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics​​: \nLevel 3 NERC Alert – Cold Weather Preparations for Extreme Weather Events \nDarrell Moore\, Director\, Situation Awareness\, NERC \n\nExtreme 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. \n\nCompliance Monitoring Update – New Standards and Audit Approach / Walkdowns \nAsh Chappell\, Technical Auditor\, RF \n\nWith 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. \n\nRF Winterization Program – Survey\, Field Visits\, and Free Consulting \nJoseph Jagodnik\, Senior Reliability Consultant\, RF \n\nFor 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. \n\nThese 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. \nReference Materials: \n2023-07-17 Tech Talk \n2023-07-17 Cold Weather Winterization Tech Talk Presentation \n2023-07-17 NERC Alert Level 3 Tech Talk Presentation​
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-9/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231109T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T154214Z
UID:7233-1684933200-1684945800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:ERO Facility Rating Management Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The ERO Enterprise will host a webinar in May to highlight the recent Themes and Best Practices for Sustaining Accurate Facility Ratings report and discuss management best practices and other facility rating mitigation approaches that will benefit registered entities with facility rating programs. This event will be of interest to operations\, transmission\, compliance\, and training staff of registered entities or other personnel engaged in facility rating operations\, compliance\, or other supporting efforts.​ The full agenda is attached. \nClick here for: Webinar Registration \nReference Materials: \nERO Facility Rating Change Management Webinar Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/ero-facility-rating-management-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T080240
CREATED:20231031T185716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T185803Z
UID:5249-1684166400-1684171800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics: \n​South Australia Case Study – Renewable Integration and November 2022 Islanding Event \nMark Thompson\, Senior Engineer\, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) \nCathryn McDonald\, Network Emergency Manager\, South Australia (SA) Power Networks \n\nAustralia is a global leader in renewable energy integration. In November of 2022\, they experienced a wind event that resulted in islanding and high levels of renewable penetration on the grid. We will be joined by the market operator and the distribution provider to discuss not only the event\, but also Australia’s journey through their green energy transition. Topics discussed will include:\n\nSecurely running the bulk power system while islanding\nUse of synchronous condensers and batteries\nFrequency response and contingency management\nRooftop solar and balancing load/generation on distribution systems\n\n\n\n\nThis guest presentation is especially relevant for anyone interested in the great energy transition in the United States\, including risks\, challenges\, and mitigations as we integrate renewable resources. This presentation is applicable for state policymakers and public utility commissions\, plus our registered entities involved in transmission/distribution planning and operations\, including Reliability Coordinators\, Balancing Authorities\, Transmission Operators\, Transmission Planners\, Planning Coordinators\, and Distribution Providers. \nReference Materials: \n2023-05-15 Tech Talk \n2023-05-16 Operational Experiences from the South Australia Solar Network \n2023-05-16 South Australia Separation Event
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:5263-1681740000-1681745400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics:  \nSubstation Physical Security \nMike Hughes\, Manager\, Entity Engagement\, RF \n\nMike Hughes will provide an overview of physical security practices that can help enhance the reliability\, security and resilience of the Bulk Power System. Physical attacks on our critical infrastructure can result in sustained outages beyond traditional planning criteria\, plus the need to implement spare equipment strategies for recovery. \n\nPhysical Security Common Failure Points \nMike Hattery\, Counsel\, Enforcement\, RF \n\n​As a follow-up to Mike Hughes’s overview pre​sentation\, Mike Hattery will lead a discussion on common failure points\, including proactive approaches and controls that are essential to maintaining the reliability\, resilience and security of the Bulk Power System.\n\nThese presentations are relevant for anyone interested in physical security practices and recovery\, including technical experts in physical and/or cyber-security\, compliance contacts\, internal control champions and those interested in system resilience.​\n\nReference Materials:\n2023-04-17 Tech Talk
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-5/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T153000
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UID:5267-1679320800-1679326200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics:  \nEstablishing and Communicating System Operating Limits – Upcoming Changes \nDean LaForest – Project 2015-09 Chair 2019-2021 and Manager of Real-Time Studies at ISO-NE \nVic Howell – Project 2015-09 Chair 2015-2019 and Director of Reliability Risk Management at WECC \nStephen Whaite – Technical Auditor\, Operations & Planning Compliance Monitoring\, RF \n\nPlease join RF and the chairs of the Project 2015-09 Standard Drafting Team to discuss what a System Operating Limit (SOL) is\, what an SOL exceedance is\, and what is included in the NERC Reliability Standards framework surrounding SOLs. The use of SOLs is a foundational construct in the NERC Reliability Standards\, supporting the reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System (BES) by setting parameters within which the BES should be operated to provide for reliable pre- and post-contingency system performance. Standards Project 2015-09 resulted in FERC approval of a revised definition for SOL\, a new defined term System Voltage Limit\, major revisions to FAC-011 and FAC-014\, retirement of FAC-010-3\, and associated revisions to six other Reliability Standards – all effective April 1\, 2024.\nThe discussion around the use of SOLs in Operations Planning and Real-time Operations is especially relevant for System Operations and Operations Support personnel at Transmission Operators and Reliability Coordinators. Transmission Planning personnel at Transmission Planners and Planning Coordinators will also be impacted by the retirement of FAC-010-3 and associated revisions to other standards. Generator Owners and Transmission Owners may be impacted by changes to applicable Facilities in FAC-003\, PRC-002\, PRC-023\, and PRC-026.\n\n  \nOperational Analysis and Awareness (OAA) Update \nTony Purgar\, Senior Manager\, OAA\, RF \nKellen Phillips\, Principal Analyst\, OAA\, RF \nDwayne Fewless\, Principal Analyst\, OAA\, RF \n\nThis discussion will highlight the OAA group and its core responsibilities including an overview of the Event Analysis Process (i.e.\, reporting requirements\, cause coding\, trends); explanation on “what is an inquiry”; and a look into our Situational Awareness / Threat Intelligence activities and tools.\nThis discussion is intended for entities with functional responsibilities of the Balancing Authority\, Distribution Provider\, Generation Owner\, Generation Operator\, Reliability Coordinator\, Transmission Owner and Transmission Operator. It’s relevant to bulk power system operations personnel that deal with system disturbances\, situational awareness\, and threat intelligence monitoring from the cyber\, physical and operational perspectives.​​​\n\nReference Materials: \nOAA Update_March2023 \n2023-03-20 Tech Talk \nSystem Operating Limits_20Mar2023
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-10/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230313T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033641Z
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SUMMARY:State Energy Policy Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Transforming Electric Grid: How states can ask the right questions to keep power reliable and secure for their citizens \n \nJoin us for ReliabilityFirst’s State Energy Policy Webinar! We will be discussing the transformation of the electric grid with speakers from RF\, FERC\, NERC\, PJM and MISO. This webinar will provide an update on FERC NOPRS\, NERC’s Long Term Reliability Assessment\, essential reliability services\, best practices and engage in discussion with expert panelists.\n \nEvent Information:\nClick here to join​ \nMeeting Number: 2314 750 7713\nMeeting Password: 0123456\nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207; 1-855-244-8681\nAccess Code: 2314 750 7713 \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #EnergyPolicy as the event code.\n\nIntended Audience \n\nState lawmakers\, commissioners\, and staff\nPolicy makers engaged in state energy regulation\nNational associations of regulatory commissioners\nUtility regulatory and government affairs personnel\nTransmission planning\, modelers and those responsible for sharing data\nOthers interested in these topics (e.g.\, continuous improvement champions\, directors\, managers)\n\nReference Materials: \n2023-03-13 State Energy Policy Webinar \n2023-03-13 ReliabilityFirst State Energy Policy Webinar March 2023 speaker bios
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/state-energy-policy-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T140000
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UID:5272-1676296800-1676302200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics:  \nCIP Themes Roundtable Discussion \nFacilitator – Tom Scanlon – Managing Enforcement Counsel\, RF \nPanelists: \n\nLew Folkerth – Principal Reliability Consultant\, External Affairs\, RF\nTony Freeman – Principal Analyst\, Risk Analysis & Mitigation\, RF\nZack Brinkman – Manager\, CIP Compliance Monitoring\, RF\nRobert Vaughn – CIP Auditor\, SERC\n\n​RF will be hosting a roundtable discussion to dive into CIP themes we have witnessed from recent audits\, self-reports and outreach activities. The questions posed to our panel will focus on the themes of document management\, key personnel and cyber/physical security best practices. If you have questions that you would like to submit in advance to our panel\, please contact Brian Thiry. We will also be taking questions through the SLIDO (slido.com #TechTalkRF) during the live event.  \nThis panel discussion is open to all cybersecurity professionals\, including compliance personnel\, internal control champions\, OT/IT support including SCADA/EMS personnel\, physical security specialists\, leaders of these departments and anyone interested in learning about actionable ways to improve your company’s security posture.  \nReference Materials \n2023-02-13 Tech Talk
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-11/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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