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SUMMARY:Protection System Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for RF’s 11th Annual Protection System Workshop on Aug. 6\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. This event will be held virtually via Webex. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested. \nClick here to register. \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)\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n Presentation \nPresenter \nTime (Eastern) \n\n\nWelcome and introductions\nJohnny Gest\, ReliabilityFirst\n9:00 – 9:05 AM\n\n\nWhy we are here\nThomas Teafatiller\, ReliabilityFirst\n9:05 – 9:35 AM\n\n\nApplication of large language models for protection relay settings configuration\nTapas Barik\, EPRI\n9:35 – 10:05 AM\n\n\nComparative analysis of transmission lines falling conductor protection\nMatthew Leyba\, GE Vernova\n10:05 – 10:35 AM\n\n\nComparing ride-through requirements for IBRs in NERC Reliability Standard PRC-029 and IEEE std 2800-2022\nManish Patel\, Silicon Ranch\n10:35 – 11:05 AM\n\n\n\nBreak – 15 Minutes \n\n\n\nVirtualization of protection systems in distribution design\, implementation\, and performance testing\nAlexandr Stinskiy\, Siemens\n11:20 – 11:50 AM\n\n\nA novel underfrequency load-shedding solution to avoid blackouts under low system inertia conditions\nKevin Jones\, Xcel Energy\n11:50 AM – 12:20 PM\n\n\nRenewable energy protection PRC-029 ride through\nDan Ransom\, GE Vernova\n12:20 – 12:50 PM\n\n\nWrap-up and closing remarks\nThomas Teafatiller\, ReliabilityFirst\n12:50 PM\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Thomas Teafatiller\, Principal Engineer – Protection\, Engineering & System Performance\, or John Idzior\, Principal Engineer – Reliability\, Engineering & System Performance.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/protection-system-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Human Performance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for RF’s 8th Annual Human Performance Workshop on Aug. 7\, 2025\, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. This event will be held virtually via Webex. There is no fee to attend this workshop and it is open to anyone interested. \nClick here to register. \nIntended Audience\nThe ideas\, suggestions and stories shared during this highly interactive\, free event are especially relevant for: \n\nHuman Resource Professionals\nAsset Management Groups\nInternal Control Champions and Specialists\nCompany Trainers\nLeadership and others interested in these topics\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)\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n Presentation \nPresenter \nTime (Eastern) \n\n\nWelcome and introductions\nJohn Idzior\, ReliabilityFirst\n9:00 – 9:05 AM\n\n\nHuman Performance metrics & Why we are here\nJohnny Gest\, ReliabilityFirst\n9:05 – 9:35 AM\n\n\nUsing AI to improve safety communication and leadership in the field\nBarry Nelson\, FactorLab\n9:35 – 10:20 AM\n\n\nReducing injury and preserving the industrial athlete\nDr. James Weinstein\, Mississippi State University\n10:20 – 11:05 AM\n\n\n\nBreak – 15 Minutes \n\n\n\nImproving content retention in training & learning\nFelicia Bowins\, Hank Mast\, Index AR Solutions\n11:20 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\nThe culture of performance\nLaRhonda Julien\, Georgia Transmission\n12:00 – 12:45 PM\n\n\nClosing remarks\nJohn Idzior\, ReliabilityFirst\n12:45 PM\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please contact John Idzior\, Principal Engineer – Reliability\, Engineering & System Performance. or Thomas Teafatiller\, Principal Engineer – Protection\, Engineering & System Performance.
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/human-performance-workshop-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T140000
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SUMMARY:Technical Talk with RF
DESCRIPTION:ReliabilityFirst (RF) offers a regularly scheduled monthly call to provide entities and stakeholders with a forum for addressing topics and questions relevant to reliability\, resilience and security.   \nWhile RF Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will provide presentations and updates\, they will not address entity-specific questions and issues. These types of questions can be handled offline by using the RF Assist Visit program. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Mike Hughes\, Entity Engagement Manager\, 216-503-0617.    \nEvent Information   \nAugust 2025 Technical Talk with RF    \nMonday\, Aug. 18\, 2025\, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET   \nJoin link:  https://reliabilityfirst.webex.com/reliabilityfirst/j.php?MTID=m40f6175b7cef6561a96ec5301969f1d3  \nMeeting number: 2313 993 1902  \nMeeting password: 0123456 (0123456 when dialing from a phone or video system)   \nJoin by phone: 1-650-479-3207 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)   \nAccess code: 231 399 31902  \nPlease join us on Slido.com using #TechTalkRF as the event code.   \n  \nAgenda  \nWhat to know about NERC Reliability Standard PRC-029-1 and how it will impact inverter-based resources (IBRs)  \nDan Ransom\, Senior Consulting\, Technical Application Engineer\, GE Vernova  \nNERC Reliability Standard PRC-029-1 (Frequency and Voltage Ride-through Requirements for Inverter-Based Resources) was developed to replace PRC-024 (Frequency and Voltage Protection Settings for Generating Resources) and PRC-026 (Relay Performance During Stable Power Swings) specifically for inverter-based resources (IBRs). This is a strategic shift designed to improve clarity and reliability\, especially during grid disturbances\, in an increasingly inverter-driven grid by establishing performance-based ride-through requirements tailored to their unique capabilities.  \nHistorically\, IBRs were included under PRC-024 and PRC-026\, which were originally designed with synchronous generators in mind. However\, these standards do not adequately reflect the unique dynamic behavior and control capabilities of IBRs. PRC-029-1 establishes tailored ride-through requirements—both capability-based and performance-based—specifically for IBRs\, ensuring they remain connected and support grid stability during voltage and frequency excursions.   \n  \nRate of Change of Frequency and Underfrequency Load Shedding  \nJohn “JP” Skeath\, Senior Engineer\, NERC  \nJP Skeath will discuss Rate of Change of Frequency as it relates to underfrequency load shedding. With the ever-increasing mix of inverter-based resources powering the electric grid\, this relationship has gained importance\, as system inertia decreases.  \n  \nReference Materials\nTech Talk with RF – August 2025
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/technical-talk-with-rf-august-2025/
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SUMMARY:CIP Low Impact Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The RF Low Impact Workshop will give attendees the opportunity to improve their understanding of security and compliance for CIP assets containing low impact BES Cyber Systems. Attendees will be able to choose from three training tracks on Day 1. Day 2 will be a workshop with presentations and panels on various topics of interest to the CIP low impact community. This event is in-person only\, being held at the RF Office in Cleveland. \nClick here to register \nIntended audience:\n\nRegistered entity staff responsible for CIP low impact security or compliance\nStaff of asset owners that may not yet be registered with NERC but want to get a jump on understanding the standards\nERO personnel interested in furthering their understanding of CIP low impact\nConsultants\, contractors\, etc. with CIP low impact responsibilities\n\nAgenda\nDay 1\, Aug. 19\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET \nThree tracks (choose one): \nPhysical security for CIP low impact assets\n– Physical security for low impact assets \nControls and resources\n– Internal controls\, Standardizing cybersecurity for virtual power plants and aggregated DER Systems\, and the Neighborhood Keeper program \nCIP Low Impact from the Ground Up\n– Fundamentals of the ERO and in-depth CIP compliance at the low impact level \nDay 2\, Aug. 20\, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET \nOne track\, workshop format:\n– Low impact security and compliance topics \nDay 3\, Aug. 21\, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET \nRF CIPC Meeting \n\nLimited to regular employees of entities registered in the RF footprint\nOther attendees only allowed by approval of RF liaison or CIPC officer\n\nAccommodations:\nPlease see our Office Visitor Guide\, page 3\, for information on recommended local hotel options. \nQuestions:\nFor questions regarding the workshop\, please email: low_impact_workshop@rfirst.org
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/cip-low-impact-workshop/
LOCATION:ReliabilityFirst\, 3 Summit Park Dr #600\, Independence\, OH\, 44131\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Q3 Talent and Compensation Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2025-q3-talent-and-compensation-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:OH
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SUMMARY:2025 Q3 Risk and Compliance Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025-08-27-Risk-and-Compliance-Agenda-Package-1
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2025-q3-risk-and-compliance-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T171000
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CREATED:20250106T160523Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Q3 Finance and Audit Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2025-q3-finance-and-audit-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T154500
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SUMMARY:2025 Q3 Nominating and Governance Committee Meeting
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URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2025-q3-nominating-and-governance-committee-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T080000
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SUMMARY:2025 Q3 Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:2025-08-28 Board of Directors Agenda Package \n2025-Q3-Board-of-Directors-Schedule-of-Events \n2025-08-28 Board of Directors Agenda Package
URL:https://www.rfirst.org/event/2025-q3-board-of-directors-meeting/
LOCATION:OH
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