ReliabilityFirst

Technical Talk with RF
2025-11-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.
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.
Event Information
Join link:
https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m4735bfd9bd4421b64261ae7722aad646
Meeting number: 2318 324 0000
Meeting password: [REDACTED] (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 832 40000

Agenda
Supply chain challenges
Jeff Craigo, Senior Vice President, Operations and Risk, RF
Eric Seidler, SVP, Corporate Safety, Security and Operational Oversight, Ameren
Jeff Craigo and Eric Seidler will discuss the impact of supply chain challenges on electric grid reliability, including equipment lead times, tariffs, the labor market, and mitigation strategies. The Bulk Electric System (BES) is not immune to supply chain risks, which can compromise or impact the availability of equipment, tools, and resources that results in the delay or disruption of system operations.
CIP standards update
Lew Folkerth, Principal Reliability Consultant, External Affairs, RF
FERC announced action in three areas of the CIP standards in September. Lew will provide a summary of these actions and a discussion of the status of other CIP development efforts.

Reference Materials
Tech Talk with RF – November 2025
Supply chain challenges discussion with Jeff Craigo and Eric Seidler – recording

Q4 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 09:00 - 12:00 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Talent and Compensation Agenda

2025 Q4 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 13:30 - 15:00 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Risk and Compliance Agenda

2025 Q4 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 15:10 - 17:10 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Finance and Audit Agenda

2025 Q4 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 15:45 - 17:10 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025-12-03 Nominating and Governance Agenda

Q4 Annual Meeting of Members
2025-12-04 09:45 - 10:45 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025 AMOM and 4th Qtr Board Announcement
2025-12-04 Annual Meeting of Members Agenda
2025-12-03-04 Schedule of Events Board of Directors

Q4 Board of Directors Meeting
2025-12-04 11:00 - 13:30 | NERC-Washington, DC Office, 1401 H Street NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20005
2025 AMOM and 4th Qtr Board Announcement
2025-12-04 Board of Directors Agenda
2025-12-03-04 Schedule of Events Board of Directors

Technical Talk with RF
2025-12-15 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.
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.
Event information
December 2025 Technical Talk with RF
Monday, December 15, 2025 2:00 -3:30 p.m. ET
Join link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=ma83a4c3a59405d4c82815b3d5e42c88a
Meeting number: 2308 916 8355
Meeting password: [REDACTED] (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 230 891 68355
Please join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.
Agenda
RF Winter Reliability Assessment projections
Tim Fryfogle, Principal Engineer – Resources, Engineering & System Performance
Tim will provide an overview of RF’s 2025-2026 Winter Reliability Assessment. RF conducts annual seasonal reliability assessments to evaluate resource adequacy across its region. These assessments rely on data from the PJM Interconnection (PJM) and the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) to identify potential risks and ensure system reliability. The Winter Reliability Assessment, published each December, provides insights at the start of the cold-weather season when demand and operational challenges typically increase.
Recording
2026 CMEP Implementation Plan overview
Tony Jablonski, Senior Manager, Risk Analysis & Mitigation
Tony will discuss the 2026 CMEP Implementation Plan (IP), including its purpose, inputs, and changes from the 2025 plan. Developed annually by NERC and the Regional Entities, the CMEP IP represents the ERO Enterprise’s high-level priorities for its CMEP activities from a risk standpoint.
Recording
Reference materials
Tech Talk with RF – December 2025

Technical Talk with RF
2026-01-12 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.
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.
Event details
Join link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m8db680ff46d8903fda28af43afd02cb5
Webinar number: 2310 742 4349
Webinar password: [REDACTED] (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada), 1-855-244-8681 Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 074 24349

Agenda
CIP Cloud Standards Update
Lew Folkerth, Principal Reliability Consultant, External Affairs, RF
Lew will provide an overview of the Project 2023-09 Risk Management for Third-Party Cloud Services drafting team’s plans for developing new CIP standards which will enable use of cloud technologies in a secure manner.
2025 Enforcement Year in Review
Marian Toney, Counsel, Enforcement, RF
Marian will review highlights and trends from RF’s enforcement work in 2025.
Strategies for building an Internal Network Security Monitoring program
Ron Ross, Principal Reliability Consultant, Entity Engagement, RF
Ron will discuss NERC Reliability Standard CIP-015-1 (Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM)) and some strategies for organizations to employ while developing their INSM program.

Reference materials
Tech Talk with RF – January 2026

2026 Internal Controls Workshop
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-25 | The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
About this event
Join ReliabilityFirst on Feb. 23-25 in Cleveland for a dynamic and engaging Internal Controls Workshop that kicks off a power packed week focused on Compliance Monitoring (CIP and O&P) and Enforcement. This interactive experience features small group discussions, opportunities to share industry insights, and a flexible format that lets you choose your own learning tracks. Whether you prefer to explore a variety of topics or dive deep into specific areas, this workshop is designed to foster meaningful conversations and practical takeaways.
Registration
Registration for this event has closed.
Event location
The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135
Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport
4900 Emerald Ct SW
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-898-1898
To make a hotel reservation, please use the online link: click here
Room Block Details:
Group Name: ReliabilityFirst
Room Rate: $149.00 plus taxes

Stay for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference
Back-to-back with our Internal Controls Workshop, be sure to stick around for the 2026 ERO Women’s Leadership Conference! There will be an evening reception on Feb. 25 followed by the conference on Feb. 26 at the same location as the Internal Controls Workshop. Details and registration for the Women’s Leadership Conference can be found here.
Event format
Attendees will have the flexibility to customize their schedule and join the sessions that interest them most. You are welcome to repeat the same topic if you would like to dive in on a given subject/standard or you can move around. Each session will feature small-group discussions led by RF’s subject matter experts, beginning with a 15-minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of group discussion (45 min per session). This open format encourages participants to share insights, exchange best practices, and learn from one another’s experiences. The purpose of the Internal Controls Workshop is to bring industry professionals together to collaborate, share knowledge, and strengthen strategies that ensure grid resiliency.
Agenda
Welcome Reception, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening Reception

Day 1 of Workshop, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

Time
Session Topics

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:45 am
Opening and Keynote Speaker

Morning Session:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
CIP-015 (Internal Network Security Monitoring)
Explore Internal Controls and practical approaches to CIP-015 as you prepare to develop your Internal Network Security Monitoring Program. Gain insight into strategies your peers are considering that strengthen compliance and operational security.

CIP-012 (Communications between Control Centers)
Discuss actionable approaches to enhance secure communication between Control Centers with your industry peers. Discover which controls can add value to your program and improve reliability across your network.

BCSI in the Cloud
Join the conversation on key controls to consider for the use of cloud environments for BES Cyber System Information (BCSI). Hear real-world experiences from others who have successfully adopted cloud-based BCSI programs.

EOP-012 (Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations)
Discuss building a strong winterization plan by sharing best practices and lessons learned, identifying common mistakes to avoid, and clarifying expectations for onsite activities.

PRC-004 (Protection System Misoperation Identification and Correction)
Discuss common misoperation causes and how RF’s results stack up compared to other regions. Explore common causes of misoperations and the RF region’s performance. The discussion will highlight frequent pitfalls identified through evidence verification and foster an exchange of best practices. Together, we’ll identify strategies to strengthen internal controls and enhance overall reliability.

Emerging standards for inverter-based resources (PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC 030)
Look at emerging standards for inverter-based resources and discuss strategies to embed controls that help maintain proper settings, provide reliable monitoring and recording, and drive effective corrective actions in response to system events or misoperations.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch

Afternoon Session:
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Transient Cyber Assets (TCAs) (High, Medium and Low Impact)
Dive into the management of TCAs across High, Medium, and Low impact programs. Explore preventive, detective, and corrective controls that strengthen compliance posture.

CIP-003-9 (Security Management Controls)
Understand the latest changes to CIP-003-9, including Internal Controls and vendor management requirements. Discuss implementation strategies and what your organization can do now to prepare for the April 1, 2026, effective date.

Virtualization Standards
Examine the impacts of Project 2016-02 on the CIP Standards. Engage with others on challenges, changes, and recommended controls to support a smooth virtualization transition.

FAC-003 (Transmission Vegetation Management)
Discuss vegetation maintenance controls, validation of third-party contractor work, common issues in Transmission Vegetation Maintenance Plans, annual work execution, and key control points for SME handoffs.

FAC-008 (Facility Ratings)
Discuss asset management practices, ensure field equipment aligns with one-lines and matches Facility Ratings databases and model values. Review common issues, best practices, and explore strategies to strengthen your Facility Ratings program through key internal controls.

PRC-005 (Protection System, Automatic Reclosing, and Sudden Pressure Relaying Maintenance)
Engage in discussions on one of RF’s most frequently violated O&P Standards, focusing on implementing best practices, sharing lessons learned, and exploring strategies to strengthen asset management and effective maintenance.

Day 2 of Workshop, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Breakfast

Morning Session
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Internal Controls tracking, testing, automation
After establishing initial internal controls, the next phase focuses on advancing the program’s maturity. This track will discuss strategies for enhancing and automating detective, preventive, and corrective controls. Through group discussion, participants will share best practices, lessons learned, and collaborate on defining and sustaining key controls.

Overview of RF’s Audit Process; PCC education
This session will equip Primary Compliance Contacts and other Compliance Personnel with a thorough understanding of RF’s Audit Process, covering everything from annual scheduling processes to the audit lifecycle. Topics include scoping, audit notifications, key milestone dates, evidence review, internal controls, and much more.

Internal Controls for Mitigation
Join us for a discussion on internal controls considerations during enforcement actions. Hear directly from RF Enforcement on key internal controls considerations when mitigating violations of NERC Reliability Standards, including best practices, identifying, developing, and improving preventative, detective, and corrective controls, and other effective mitigation strategies.

IRAs and COPs
Understand how the IRA/COP process shapes compliance strategy. This session will unpack how the Entity Risk Profile Questionnaire, Risk Factors, and Performance Considerations come together to build the Compliance Oversight Plan, ultimately driving scoping decisions.

Repeat high demand from day 1

Repeat high demand from day 1

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lunch / Networking

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Women’s Leadership Reception and Networking

2026 ERO Women's Leadership Conference
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-26 | The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH, 44135, United States
About this event

RF is proud to serve as the host Regional Entity in 2026 for the ERO Women’s Leadership Conference!
This event will be held in-person for the first time and feature a tour de force of dynamic speakers discussing topics including how to ascend the corporate ladder and navigate career challenges, how to nurture your mental and physical well-being, and more.
It will immediately follow our 2026 Internal Controls Workshop, making for a power-packed week in Cleveland. Both events will be held at the Aviator, a beautiful event space overlooking the scenic Rocky River and located just minutes from the Cleveland Airport. You won’t want to miss this year’s event!
Expect:

Panels focused on professional development with insights tailored to the energy sector
Networking
Professional head shot photo opportunity
Additional resources

Registration
Registration for this event has closed.

Event location
The Aviator, 20920 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44135
Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn – Cleveland Airport
4900 Emerald Ct SW
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-898-1898
To make a hotel reservation, please use the online link: click here
Room Block Details:
Group Name: ReliabilityFirst
Room Rate: $149.00 plus taxes

Agenda
Wednesday, Feb. 25

Time
Agenda item

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Women’s Leadership Reception and Networking

Thursday, Feb. 26

Time
Agenda item
Speaker(s)

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast

9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcome
Joanna Burkey, Founder, Flat Rock Advisory, and Independent Director, RF Board of Directors

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
“Human performance” – Mental and physical wellbeing
• Tod Podl, Physician, University Hospitals
• Niki Schaefer, Vice President & General Counsel, RF

10:15 – 10:45 a.m.
“Resource modeling” – Networking break and complimentary professional head shot opportunity

10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
“Security and resilience” – How women in the energy sector are ascending the corporate ladder and navigating challenges
• Lisa Barton, President & CEO, Alliant Energy
• Christine Martin, President, PPL Electric Utilities
• Diane Holder, Vice President of Engineering & Strategic Engagement, RF
• Chris Guiney, Partner, Practice Leader – Energy, Telecommunications and Infrastructure, CarterBaldwin Executive Search

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Lunch

12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
“Resource diversity/resource mix” – How the unique attributes of women can be leveraged to optimize success
• Sarah Eppink, Leadership Coach and Talent Development Consultant, and Principal and Founder, Aisling Group
• Lesley Evancho, Chief Human Resources Officer, EQT Corporation, and Independent Director, RF Board of Directors
• Julia Kious Zabell, Executive Director of Weatherhead Executive Education, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
“Power transfer and relying on neighbors” – The value of networking and mentorships
• Sara Patrick, President & CEO, MRO
• Holly Hawkins, Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, SERC
• Mèlika Carroll, Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, Cohere, and Independent Director, RF Board of Directors
• Bluma Sussman, Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, NERC E-ISAC

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Close
Joanna Burkey, Founder, Flat Rock Advisory, and Independent Director, RF Board of Directors

2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
“Resource modeling” -Networking and complimentary professional head shot opportunity

Webex details
The event is focused on in‑person networking, but we are offering a virtual option by livestreaming the panel sessions, with interruptions for breaks and networking activities.
Webinar link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m0902ab3973da83633a6b3e60b3636537
Webinar number: 2317 307 8331
Webinar password: [REDACTED]
Join from a video system or application by dialing 23173078331@reliabilityfirst.webex.com. You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Webinar password for video system:
0123456
Join by phone:
1-650-479-3207 Toll
1-855-244-8681 Toll Free
Access code: [REDACTED]
Global call-in numbers: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/globalcallin.php?MTID=m64f9a193f38b92df89081056f630ff3f
Toll-free calling restrictions: https://cisco.com/go/tollfree-restrictions
Webinar password for audio: 0123456

Reference materials
ERO Women’s Leadership Conference speaker biographies

Compliance User Group (CUG) Winter Workshop
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Agenda

Audit Experience

ITC
PPL

Internal Controls

MISO

To receive an event link, please contact Patricia Ireland at Patricia.Ireland@DTEEnergy.com.
For more information on the CUG, click here.

Technical Talk with RF
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.
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.
Event details
Join link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=mcd2d5f16b3e3c1093bcdab7fea0a5215
Meeting number: 2307 554 4654
Meeting password: [REDACTED] (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 230 755 44654
Please join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.
Agenda
Resource adequacy concerns loom in RF region amid surging load growth
Tim Fryfogle, Principal Engineer – Resources, Engineering & System Performance, RF
Tim will discuss RF’s 2026 Resource Adequacy Report, published in February. The report evaluates projected future grid reliability, load growth, changes in the generation mix, and key risks including generation retirements, policy volatility, permitting delays, and supply chain constraints.
Implications of artificial intelligence-related data center energy use and emissions
Benjamin C. Lee, Professor of Electrical and Systems Engineering and Computer and Information Science, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Benjamin Lee from the University of Pennsylvania will provide a systems‑level view of how more efficient computing can enable sustainable data centers for artificial intelligence. He examines the growing energy and grid impacts of AI, evaluates emerging data center technologies, and discusses how infrastructure design, workload management, and energy integration must evolve to support long‑term, sustainable AI growth.
Reference materials
Tech Talk with RF – March 2026

Technical Talk with RF
2026-04-20 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.
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.
Event Information
April 2026 Technical Talk with RF
Monday, April 20, 2026, 2-3:30 p.m. ET
Join link: https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m479ffce153d2a9a04064e0b279e78314
Meeting number: 2312 142 6103
Meeting password: [REDACTED] (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)
Access code: 231 214 26103
Please join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.

Agenda
New NERC Reliability Standards applicable to Inverter-Based Resources: What to know
Greg Sorenson, Principal Technical Auditor, Operations & Planning Compliance Monitoring, RF
PRC-028, PRC-029, and PRC-030 are three new NERC Reliability Standards applicable to inverter-based resources (IBRs) aimed to help address risks to the Bulk Electric System around event analysis and ride-through capabilities. Greg will provide an overview of these standards and discuss their implementation.

NERC Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures update
Soo Jin Kim, VP, Standards and Registration, NERC, and Alison Oswald, Manager of Standards Development, NERC
Soo Jin Kim and Alison Oswald will provide an update on the current phase of the Modernization of Standards Processes and Procedures (MSPP) Initiative. This phase will advance the implementation of recommendations released by the MSPP Task Force in late January 2026 and accepted by the NERC Board of Trustees in February 2026.
The MSPP Initiative was initially launched in 2025 to transform the current Reliability Standard development processes to more effectively and efficiently develop Reliability Standards to meet the speed at which risks to the bulk power system emerge.

2026 Q1/Q2 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2026-04-29 03:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q1/Q2 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
2026-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q1/Q2 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
2026-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q1/Q2 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
2026-04-29 15:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q1/Q2 Board of Directors Meeting
2026-04-30 08:00 - 13:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

CIP Workshop
2026-05-04 13:00 - 2026-05-07 12:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
ReliabilityFirst is hosting a CIP Workshop at our office in Cleveland May 4-7. This in-person only event will give attendees the opportunity to improve their understanding of security and compliance for CIP assets, including CIP-015 Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM), Low Impact CIP, and Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) security.

Click here to register

Intended audience

Registered entity staff responsible for CIP security or compliance (including Low Impact and Category 2 non-BES assets)
ERO personnel interested in furthering their understanding of CIP
Consultants and contractors with CIP responsibilities

Event overview
Day 1, Monday, May 4, 1 to 5 p.m. ET (Optional)

This session provides an introductory overview of both cyber security/CIP and O&P/Operations.

Day 2, Tuesday, May 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Select from multiple training tracks covering physical security, low impact, INSM, and other CIP topics.
Lunch will be provided.
A reception will follow from 5-6:30 p.m.

Day 3, Wednesday, May 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

A single session with presentations and panels on various CIP topics.
Lunch will be provided.

Day 4, Thursday, May 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET (Optional)

RF CIPC Meeting

Limited to regular employees of entities registered in the RF footprint.
Other attendees only allowed by approval of RF liaison or CIPC officer.

Stay tuned for the full agenda!

Accommodations
Please see our Office Visitor Guide, page 3, for information on recommended local hotel options.

Questions
For questions regarding the workshop, please email: entityengagement@rfirst.org

Technical Talk with RF
2026-05-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-22 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-07-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-17 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.
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.

Protection System Workshop
2026-08-05 | Virtual
Save the date for RF’s 12th Annual Protection System Workshop on Aug. 5, 2026. This event will be held virtually via Webex. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested.
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 Performance Workshop
2026-08-06 | Virtual
Save the date for RF’s 9th Annual Human Performance Workshop on Aug. 6, 2026. This event will be held virtually via Webex. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested.
Intended Audience
The ideas, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive, free event are especially relevant for:

Human Resource Professionals
Asset Management Groups
Internal Control Champions and Specialists
Company Trainers
Leadership and others interested in these topics
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)

2026 Q3 Board of Directors Meeting
2026-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q3 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
2026-08-26 09:00 - 12:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q3 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
2026-08-26 13:00 - 15:00 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States

2026 Q3 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
2026-08-26 15:10 - 17:10 | ReliabilityFirst, 3 Summit Park Dr #600, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
