ReliabilityFirst

Technical Talk with RF
2023-09-18 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual (Webex)
Intended Audience:

State lawmakers, commissioners, and staff
Policy makers engaged in state energy regulation
National associations of regulatory commissioners
Utility regulatory and government affairs personnel
Transmission planners plus anyone interested in the reliability and socio-economic impacts of the changing and diverse generation mix

Agenda Topics:
We will be discussing the aspects of the Energy Trilemma, the challenges associated with the energy transition in balancing cost, environment, and reliability.
Delaware State Senator Stephanie Hansen, 10th District

Senator 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.

​Dr. Lars Schernikau, Energy Economist, Entrepreneur, Commodity Trader, Author, Investor & Strategic Advisor

​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.

Abe Silverman, Director, Non-Technical Barriers to the Clean Energy Transition – Columbia University CGEP

Abe 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.​

Reference Materials:
2023-09-18 Tech Talk SO Edition

Q3 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-08-24 09:00 - 13:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events
2023-08-24 Board of Directors Agenda
2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement

Q3 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
2023-08-23 15:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events
2023-08-23 Nominating and Governance Committee Agenda
2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement

Q3 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2023-08-23 15:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events
2023-08-23 Finance and Audit Committee Agenda
2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement

Q3 Compliance Committee Meeting
2023-08-23 13:00 - 15:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events
2023-08-23 Compliance Committee Agenda
2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement

Q3 Compensation Committee Meeting
2023-08-23 09:00 - 12:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events
2023-08-23 Compensation Committee Agenda
2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement

Technical Talk with RF
2023-08-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics​​:
The 2003 Northeast Blackout: What the Bulk Electric System was like before this event, what’s changed since and the path forward.
Joseph McClelland, Director of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Security, FERC
David Nevius, former Senior Vice President (retired), NERC

Joe 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.

Inside the control room at NY ISO during the 2003 Northeast Blackout
Steve Swan, Principal Technical Auditor, Operations & Planning, RF

RF’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.

Who should attend:
These 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.)
Reference Materials:
2023-08-14 Tech Talk

Human Performance Workshop
2023-08-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Virtual (Webex)
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.
Intended Audience
The ideas, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive, free event are especially relevant for:

Substation and Transmission Maintenance personnel
Protection and Controls experts
Operations Control Rooms, including tools support personnel for EMS, SCADA, etc.
Asset Design Groups (substation and transmission)
Human Resource Professionals
Asset Management Groups
Internal Control Champions and Specialists
Company Trainers
Leadership and others interested in these topics

Registration 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.​
Reference Materials:
2023-08-03 Human Performance Workshop Agenda

Protection System Workshop
2023-08-02 13:00 - 17:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
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.

Intended Audience
The ideas, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive, free event are especially relevant for:

Substation and Transmission Maintenance personnel
Protection and Controls experts
Operations Control Rooms, including tools support personnel for EMS, SCADA, etc.
Asset Design Groups (substation and transmission)
Human Resource Professionals
Asset Management Groups
Internal Control Champions and Specialists
Company Trainers
Leadership and others interested in these topics

Registration 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.​
Reference Materials:
2023-08-02 Protection System Workshop Agenda

Technical Talk with RF
2023-07-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
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.
Reference Materials:
2023-07-17 Tech Talk
2023-07-17 Cold Weather Winterization Tech Talk Presentation
2023-07-17 NERC Alert Level 3 Tech Talk Presentation​

Technical Talk with RF
2023-06-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
​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. These calls are typically held on the third Monday of each month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EST, however this call is moved forward one week due to the Juneteenth holiday.

While 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. ​
Join the Virtual Event on Webex
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Meeting Number: 2313 634 4097
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Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207, Access Code: [REDACTED] 634 4097

➡️ Also, please join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code

Agenda Topics​
RF Summer Assessment
Tim Fryfogle, Principal Engineer, Engineering and System Performance, RF

Tim will share the results of RF’s 2023 Summer Assessment. He will discuss resource adequacy, peak loads, risk conditions, mitigations and take a look forward to the summer and the challenges it may bring for reliability, resilience, and security.
This presentation is especially relevant for state decision and policy makers, transmission planners, operations personnel including control room managers and engineers who run Operational Planning Analysis, and anyone interested in the risks that the RF region may encounter this summer.

Value of EV Managed Charging to Bulk Power Systems
Luke Lavin, Researcher III, Grid Planning and Analysis Center, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

When and where electric vehicle (EV) charging occurs has significant implications for power systems supporting widespread EV adoption, especially with high shares of wind and solar generation. Lavin conducted a study focusing on how the value of EV managed charging can shift, depending on the following factors:

Charging flexibility type (within-charging session or within-week scheduling)
Dispatch mechanism (direct load control or one of several price-based mechanisms)
Managed charging participation rate

Lavin will discuss findings from this study on distributed resource aggregation, price-based charging of EVs and correlation to participation, and the relationship between managed charging of EVs and bulk power system costs.
This presentation is especially relevant for state decision and policy makers, transmission and distribution planners, operations personnel, including control room managers and engineers who run Operational Planning Analysis, and anyone interested in the impact of EV charging on the electric grid.
Related reading: The report “Electric Vehicle Dynamic Charging Performance Characteristics during Bulk Power System Disturbances” from the California Mobility Center, NERC and WECC highlights the need for ongoing collaboration between electric utilities and the EV industry to ensure the reliability of the electric system.

Reference Materials:
2023-06-12 Tech Talk
2023-06-12 Summer 2023 Resource Reliability Risk Assessment Tech Talk

ERO Facility Rating Management Webinar
2023-05-24 13:00 - 16:30 | OH
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.
Click here for: Webinar Registration
Reference Materials:
ERO Facility Rating Change Management Webinar Agenda

Technical Talk with RF
2023-05-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
​South Australia Case Study – Renewable Integration and November 2022 Islanding Event
Mark Thompson, Senior Engineer, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
Cathryn McDonald, Network Emergency Manager, South Australia (SA) Power Networks

Australia 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:

Securely running the bulk power system while islanding
Use of synchronous condensers and batteries
Frequency response and contingency management
Rooftop solar and balancing load/generation on distribution systems

This 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.
Reference Materials:
2023-05-15 Tech Talk
2023-05-16 Operational Experiences from the South Australia Solar Network
2023-05-16 South Australia Separation Event

Q1 and Q2 Board of Directors Meeting
2023-04-27 09:00 - 13:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events
2023-04-27 Board of Directors Agenda
2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement

Q1 and Q2 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
2023-04-26 15:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-04-26 Nominating and Governance Agenda
2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events
2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement

Q1 and Q2 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2023-04-26 15:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events
2023-04-26 Finance and Audit Committee Agenda
2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement

Q1 and Q2 Compliance Committee Meeting
2023-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement
2023-04-26 Compliance Committee Agenda
2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events

Q1 and Q2 Compensation Committee Meeting
2023-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Reference Materials:
2023-04-26 Compensation Committee Agenda
2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events
2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement

Technical Talk with RF
2023-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
Substation Physical Security
Mike Hughes, Manager, Entity Engagement, RF

Mike 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.

Physical Security Common Failure Points
Mike Hattery, Counsel, Enforcement, RF

​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.

These 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.​

Reference Materials:
2023-04-17 Tech Talk

Technical Talk with RF
2023-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
Establishing and Communicating System Operating Limits – Upcoming Changes
Dean LaForest – Project 2015-09 Chair 2019-2021 and Manager of Real-Time Studies at ISO-NE
Vic Howell – Project 2015-09 Chair 2015-2019 and Director of Reliability Risk Management at WECC
Stephen Whaite – Technical Auditor, Operations & Planning Compliance Monitoring, RF

Please 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.
The 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.

Operational Analysis and Awareness (OAA) Update
Tony Purgar, Senior Manager, OAA, RF
Kellen Phillips, Principal Analyst, OAA, RF
Dwayne Fewless, Principal Analyst, OAA, RF

This 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.
This 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.​​​

Reference Materials:
OAA Update_March2023
2023-03-20 Tech Talk
System Operating Limits_20Mar2023

State Energy Policy Webinar
2023-03-13 13:00 - 16:30 | Virtual (Webex)
The Transforming Electric Grid: How states can ask the right questions to keep power reliable and secure for their citizens

Join 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.

Event Information:
Click here to join​
Meeting Number: 2314 750 7713
Meeting Password: [REDACTED]
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207; 1-855-244-8681
Access Code: [REDACTED] 750 7713
Please join us on Slido.com using #EnergyPolicy as the event code.

Intended Audience

State lawmakers, commissioners, and staff
Policy makers engaged in state energy regulation
National associations of regulatory commissioners
Utility regulatory and government affairs personnel
Transmission planning, modelers and those responsible for sharing data
Others interested in these topics (e.g., continuous improvement champions, directors, managers)

Reference Materials:
2023-03-13 State Energy Policy Webinar
2023-03-13 ReliabilityFirst State Energy Policy Webinar March 2023 speaker bios

Internal Controls Workshop
2023-02-23 08:00 - 19:00 | Holiday Inn Independence
​Workshop 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
This interactive workshop will be comprised of lectures and working sessions focusing on the five components of the COSO Internal Controls Framework. During this workshop, we will deep dive into internal controls utilizing short lectures and collaborative group activities to facilitate an understanding of the principles behind each.
The workshop will be technical and interactive, so while it is open to PCCs and SMEs, each PCC is required to bring at least one SME. The content and scenarios will concentrate on FAC-008, CIP-005, and CIP-007 risks.
Reference Materials:
RF Internal Controls Workshop Agenda

Technical Talk with RF
2023-02-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
CIP Themes Roundtable Discussion
Facilitator – Tom Scanlon – Managing Enforcement Counsel, RF
Panelists:

Lew Folkerth – Principal Reliability Consultant, External Affairs, RF
Tony Freeman – Principal Analyst, Risk Analysis & Mitigation, RF
Zack Brinkman – Manager, CIP Compliance Monitoring, RF
Robert Vaughn – CIP Auditor, SERC

​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.
This 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.
Reference Materials
2023-02-13 Tech Talk

Technical Talk with RF
2023-01-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
The ReliabilityFirst 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and 2023 Kickoff
Jeff Craigo – Senior Vice President, Reliability and Risk
Diane Holder – Vice President, Entity Engagement and Corporate Services

RF proudly presents our new five-year strategic plan including our strategies for addressing the biggest risks facing our footprint. Jeff and Diane will introduce the plan, plus share their aspirations for a reliable, resilient and secure 2023.
After Jeff presents the Strategic Plan, Diane will introduce herself and provide further detail around the State Outreach portion of the plan including:

Background on how it began to surface as a key area of focus for RF
The State Outreach Roadmap and plans for 2023
Our top Reliability concerns regarding some of the policies proposed/enacted

​Resource Assessments Summary
Tim Fryfogle – Principal Engineer, Engineering and System Performance

Tim will share the results of the NERC Winter Reliability Assessment, Long Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA), plus ReliabilityFirst’s Winter and LTRA Assessments.

This presentation is especially relevant for policy makers, state PUCs, Transmission Planners and anyone interested in the challenges facing our footprint from a resource planning perspective as we continue to embark on the great energy transition.

Reference Materials
2023-01-23 Tech Talk
State Outreach Update Tech Talk 1-23-2023
2023-01-23 Winter and Long Term Reliability Assessment Presentation

Technical Talk with RF
2022-12-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
Inflation Reduction Act
Maria Robinson – Director, Grid Deployment Office, Department of Energy (DOE)

Maria will discuss the Inflation Reduction Act plus Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, highlighting tax credits and investment opportunities impacting the electricity sector including clean energy, expanded transmission and electrification of consumer vehicles. She will discuss opportunities, risks, challenges and opportunities as we envision what the grid may look like in the next couple of years. This presentation is especially relevant for RTOs, Transmission Owner/Operators, Generation Owner/Operators, planners, distribution providers, policy makers and anyone interested in how to get involved with all the exciting changes impacting our industry.

​Enforcement using Align
Max Reisinger – Senior Counsel, Enforcement, ReliabilityFirst

Max will walk through the self-reporting process in Align with an explanation on what RF expects to be submitted within each field. He will describe “What makes a good self-report” and why RF needs the information requested. This presentation is especially relevant for Primary and Alternate Compliance Contacts, any employees that work in Align and SMEs responsible for analyzing and working through potential noncompliances. Max will also describe how detailed self-reports with strong root cause analysis can help entities develop effective mitigation to reduce repeat noncompliances and enhance reliability and security.

Reference Materials:
2022-12-12 Tech Talk
Self Reporting in Align December 12 2022

Technical Talk with RF
2022-11-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual (Webex)
Agenda Topics:
Align Update
Anthony Jablonski – Manager, Risk Analysis and Mitigation (RAM), RF
This update is especially relevant for Primary Compliance Contacts (PCC) and their alternates who are responsible for using Align and the Secure Evidence Locker.
​Reliability Vignettes
Rich Bauer – Associate Principal Engineer, RAPA/Event Analysis, NERC

NERC has launched Reliability Vignettes, a new product aimed at capturing current operating incidents of interest and projecting the circumstances of the incidents into the future as think pieces for system planning and operating considerations.
The first vignette is live on NERC’s Event Analysis, Reliability Assessment, and Performance Analysis page, where future write-ups will also be posted on an occasional basis as interesting system occurrences are identified.

Facility Ratings Lessons Learned from Walkdowns
Mallory Carlone – Technical Auditor, Operations & Planning, RF

Mallory will be reviewing field walkdowns RF conducted throughout 2022. In addition, she will review ReliabilityFirst’s FAC-008 and FAC-003 walkdown process which will be a focus for 2023 Audit engagements. Topics will include what to expect, preferred SMEs to have on-site, location selections, time frames, lessons learned, etc. We will also discuss details around RF’s Self Certifications regarding how FAC-008 is being scoped and which entities are being targeted for those types of engagements.

This presentation is relevant for Transmission Owners, Primary Compliance Contacts and Field Operations: Vegetation, Substation and Subject Matter Experts dealing with Planning, Data and Modeling. Please forward this invite to planning, data, and modeling engineers, internal control champions and compliance personnel responsible for FAC-008 and FAC-003.​

Reference Materials:
2022-11-14 High Wind Impact – Reliability Vignette
2022-11-14 Tech Talk
FAC-003 and FAC-008 Walk Downs_14Nov2022
