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SUMMARY:2024 Q1/Q2 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2024-05-1-2 Schedule of Events \n2024-05-01 Nominating and Governance Committee Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2024-q1-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:20240501T151000
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CREATED:20240103T001500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T175704Z
UID:9112-1714576200-1714583400@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2024 Q1/Q2 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2024-05-1-2 Schedule of Events \n2024-05-01 Finance and Audit Committee Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2024-q1-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:20240501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T150000
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CREATED:20240103T001100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T175737Z
UID:9111-1714568400-1714575600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2024 Q1/Q2 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2024-05-1-2 Schedule of Events \n2024-05-01 Risk and Compliance Committee Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2024-q1-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:20240501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20240103T001000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T175808Z
UID:9110-1714554000-1714564800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:2024 Q1/Q2 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2024-05-1-2 Schedule of Events \n2024-05-01 Talent and Compensation Committee Agenda
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2024-q1-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:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
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
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CREATED:20231129T153925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T154320Z
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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 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231208T153627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T153712Z
UID:7908-1708682400-1708689600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Compliance User Group (CUG) Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Topics: \n\nRecent Audit Experiences\nIndustry Discussion\n\nTo register\, please contact Leslie Hamby at Leslie.Hamby@centerpointenergy.com.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/compliance-user-group-cug-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
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:20260403T191706
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:20240116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231208T131336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T183801Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee (CIPC) Q1 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The ReliabilityFirst Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee (RF CIPC) will be holding its first quarterly meeting of 2024 at the RF offices on Jan. 16 – 17. The purpose of the RF CIPC is to promote the physical and cyber security of critical electricity infrastructure in accordance with the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards within the RF footprint. \nThe RF CIPC provides an industry-led forum for discussion and input among RF CIPC representatives responsible for physical and cyber security\, including supply chain management. Any registered entity in the RF footprint can designate employees as CIPC representatives. \nTo prepare for this meeting\, please ensure your list of RF CIPC Representatives is up to date. To obtain the list of your representatives or to make changes please email Lew Folkerth at lew.folkerth@rfirst.org or Nicholas Morton at namorton@aep.com. \nTo RSVP\, click here.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/critical-infrastructure-protection-committee-cipc-q1-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20230829T211200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190811Z
UID:1151-1701946800-1701957600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q4 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n\n2023 4th Qtr Board Announcement\n2023-12-07 Board of Directors Agenda\n2023-12-6-7 Schedule of Events
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:Market Square Conference Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20230829T211112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T183405Z
UID:1149-1701941400-1701945900@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of Members
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n\n2023 4th Qtr Board Announcement\n2023 Annual Meeting of Members Agenda\n2023-12-6-7 Schedule of Events
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/annual-meeting-of-members/
LOCATION:Market Square Conference Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T172000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231005T193544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190423Z
UID:3687-1701875400-1701883200@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q4 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n\n2023 4th Qtr Board Announcement\n2023-12-06 Finance and Audit Committee Agenda\n2023-12-6-7 Schedule of Events
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Market Square Conference Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231005T193650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190604Z
UID:3689-1701875400-1701882600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q4 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n\n2023 4th Qtr Board Announcement\n2023-12-06 Nominating and Governance Committee Agenda\n2023-12-6-7 Schedule of Events
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-nominating-and-governance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Market Square Conference Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231005T184707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190624Z
UID:3670-1701867600-1701874800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q4 Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n\n2023 4th Qtr Board Announcement\n2023-12-06 Compliance Committee Agenda\n2023-12-6-7 Schedule of Events
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-compliance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Market Square Conference Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231005T193406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T190429Z
UID:3685-1701853200-1701864000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q4 Compensation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n\n2023 4th Qtr Board Announcement\n2023-12-06 Compensation Committee Agenda\n2023-12-6-7 Schedule of Events
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q4-compensation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Market Square Conference Center\, 801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
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/Halifax:20230926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20230531T000731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T185653Z
UID:306-1695729600-1695816000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Fall Workshop
DESCRIPTION:To build the grid of the future\, we can’t do it alone. Collaboration and partnerships are more important than ever for the electric industry amid the challenges of a changing generation mix and the great energy transition. At the 2023 Fall Reliability Workshop\, we’ll dive into these interdependencies\, with speakers from state government\, natural gas\, cybersecurity and water industries. Plus\, we’ll have important updates from FERC\, NERC\, RF CMEP staff and more. We hope to see you there! \nBreakfast and lunch will be available each day of the workshop. \nReference Materials: \n2023 Fall Workshop Agenda \n2023 Fall Workshop Booklet \nSept 26 2023 Day 1 Presentations \nSept 27 2023 Day 2 Presentations
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/fall-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Omni William Penn Hotel\, 530 William Penn Pl\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
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:20230824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231109T153846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T032313Z
UID:7227-1692867600-1692882000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q3 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events \n2023-08-24 Board of Directors Agenda \n2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q3-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:20230823T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191706
CREATED:20231109T152948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T032406Z
UID:7223-1692803400-1692810600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q3 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events \n2023-08-23 Nominating and Governance Committee Agenda \n2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q3-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:20230823T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191707
CREATED:20231109T151941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T032527Z
UID:7221-1692803400-1692810600@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q3 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events \n2023-08-23 Finance and Audit Committee Agenda \n2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q3-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:20230823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191707
CREATED:20231108T194619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T032449Z
UID:7187-1692795600-1692802800@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q3 Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events \n2023-08-23 Compliance Committee Agenda \n2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q3-compliance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191707
CREATED:20231108T174638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T033006Z
UID:7153-1692781200-1692792000@www.rfirst.org
SUMMARY:Q3 Compensation Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Reference Materials: \n2023-08-23-24 Schedule of Events \n2023-08-23 Compensation Committee Agenda \n2023 3rd Qtr Board Announcement
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/q3-compensation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191707
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:20260403T191707
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:20260403T191707
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:20260403T191707
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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