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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:20260403T185751
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T183718Z
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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:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231031T175235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033211Z
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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:20230612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20230509T040500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T185656Z
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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. 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.\n \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. ​ \nJoin the Virtual Event on Webex\n➡️ https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mdd45fb6c5e18242a1fce5acf0ff37ab8 \n\nMeeting Number: 2313 634 4097\nMeeting Password: 0123456789\nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207\, Access Code: 2313 634 4097\n\n➡️ Also\, please join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code\n \n  \nAgenda Topics​ \nRF Summer Assessment \nTim Fryfogle\, Principal Engineer\, Engineering and System Performance\, RF \n\nTim 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.\nThis 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. \n\nValue of EV Managed Charging to Bulk Power Systems \nLuke Lavin\, Researcher III\, Grid Planning and Analysis Center\, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) \n\nWhen 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:\n\nCharging flexibility type (within-charging session or within-week scheduling)\nDispatch mechanism (direct load control or one of several price-based mechanisms)\nManaged charging participation rate\n\n\nLavin 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.\nThis 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.\nRelated 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.\n\nReference Materials: \n2023-06-12 Tech Talk \n2023-06-12 Summer 2023 Resource Reliability Risk Assessment Tech Talk
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T163000
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CREATED:20231109T165010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T154214Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230515T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231109T182244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033338Z
UID:7277-1682586000-1682600400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q1 and Q2 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events \n2023-04-27 Board of Directors Agenda \n2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q1-and-q2-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T171000
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CREATED:20231109T182123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033422Z
UID:7275-1682521800-1682529000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q1 and Q2 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-04-26 Nominating and Governance Agenda \n2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events \n2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q1-and-q2-nominating-and-governance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T151000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231109T181939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033510Z
UID:7273-1682521800-1682529000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q1 and Q2 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events \n2023-04-26 Finance and Audit Committee Agenda \n2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q1-and-q2-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231109T181810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T151231Z
UID:7268-1682514000-1682521200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q1 and Q2 Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement \n2023-04-26 Compliance Committee Agenda \n2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events \n 
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q1-and-q2-compliance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231109T165344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T150713Z
UID:7266-1682499600-1682510400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q1 and Q2 Compensation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-04-26 Compensation Committee Agenda \n2023-04-26-27 Schedule of Events \n2023 1-2 Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q1-and-q2-compensation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231031T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T131946Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231031T195636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033559Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231109T182627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033641Z
UID:7279-1678712400-1678725000@www.rfirst.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231109T183119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T140545Z
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SUMMARY:Internal Controls Workshop
DESCRIPTION:​Workshop 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, followed by reception 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nReference Materials: \nRF Internal Controls Workshop Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/internal-controls-workshop/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Independence
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231031T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190014Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185751
CREATED:20231101T043219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T135844Z
UID:5274-1674482400-1674487800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics:  \nThe ReliabilityFirst 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and 2023 Kickoff \nJeff Craigo – Senior Vice President\, Reliability and Risk \nDiane Holder – Vice President\, Entity Engagement and Corporate Services \n\nRF 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.\nAfter Jeff presents the Strategic Plan\, Diane will introduce herself and provide further detail around the State Outreach portion of the plan including:\n\nBackground on how it began to surface as a key area of focus for RF\nThe State Outreach Roadmap and plans for 2023\nOur top Reliability concerns regarding some of the policies proposed/enacted\n\n\n\n​Resource Assessments Summary \nTim Fryfogle – Principal Engineer\, Engineering and System Performance \n\nTim will share the results of the NERC Winter Reliability Assessment\, Long Term Reliability Assessment (LTRA)\, plus ReliabilityFirst’s Winter and LTRA Assessments.\n\n\nThis 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.\n\nReference Materials \n2023-01-23 Tech Talk \nState Outreach Update Tech Talk 1-23-2023 \n2023-01-23 Winter and Long Term Reliability Assessment Presentation 
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-12/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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UID:5291-1670853600-1670859000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics: \nInflation Reduction Act \nMaria Robinson – Director\, Grid Deployment Office\, Department of Energy (DOE) \n\nMaria 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.\n\n​Enforcement using Align \nMax Reisinger – Senior Counsel\, Enforcement\, ReliabilityFirst \n\nMax 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.\n\nReference Materials: \n2022-12-12 Tech Talk \nSelf Reporting in Align December 12 2022
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-13/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:Agenda Topics: \nAlign Update \nAnthony Jablonski – Manager\, Risk Analysis and Mitigation (RAM)\, RF \nThis update is especially relevant for Primary Compliance Contacts (PCC) and their alternates who are responsible for using Align and the Secure Evidence Locker.  \n​Reliability Vignettes \nRich Bauer – Associate Principal Engineer\, RAPA/Event Analysis\, NERC \n\nNERC 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.\nThe 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.\n\nFacility Ratings Lessons Learned from Walkdowns \nMallory Carlone – Technical Auditor\, Operations & Planning\, RF \n\nMallory 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.\n\n\nThis 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.​\n\nReference Materials: \n2022-11-14 High Wind Impact – Reliability Vignette \n2022-11-14 Tech Talk \nFAC-003 and FAC-008 Walk Downs_14Nov2022
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-14/
LOCATION:Virtual (Webex)
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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