In 2008, FERC gave NERC the power to establish mandatory Bulk Power System requirements for security and reliability, audit compliance and levy fines. Since then, NERC standards and requirements have grown, and are growing, especially Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards. How can cooperatives make sure their organizations meet these evolving demands and secure the grid while continuing to deliver reliable power?
This ScottMadden insight is the third in a series on “Five Strategic Priorities for Generation and Transmission Cooperatives.” The report summary can be found here: http://www.scottmadden.com/insight/516/five-strategic-priorities-for-generation-and-transmission-cooperatives.html.
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