Notice of Nomination Period for Open Seats on Organizational Groups November 22, 2024 Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) would like to notify its members of two open positions on the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Program Advisory Council (CMEPAC) and four open positions on the… Read More
Planning for CIP-003-9 and Vendor Electronic Remote Access November 22, 2024 As the NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards continue to mature, maintaining compliance with updates and revisions to the standards, like CIP-003-9, is essential to the integrity of the systems… Read More
Confidentiality of Data and Privacy Awareness – IAPP Offers Cybersecurity Law, AI Governance Resources November 20, 2024 Cyberattacks continue to escalate in frequency and sophistication, presenting significant risks to the electric power industry and obligations to protect personal information. A data breach that involves personal information may… Read More
Experts Find Portion of MRO Region at Risk of Insufficient Electricity this Winter November 20, 2024 Saint Paul, Minn. As part of Midwest Reliability Organization’s annual winter assessment, staff engineers found that extreme cold weather combined with forced generation outages could result in insufficient electricity to… Read More
NERC Hosts Second Annual BES Protection System Misoperation Reduction Workshop November 20, 2024 On October 1-2, 2024, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) held its second annual BES Protection System Misoperation Reduction Workshop at the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) headquarters in… Read More
Approved 2025-28 Strategic Plan Provides Flexibility, Expands Engagement November 13, 2024 Saint Paul, Minn. The Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) Board of Directors approved the 2025-28 Strategic Plan last week, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, coordination, and increased engagement with increasingly diverse… Read More
Fourth Quarter Letter to Members November 8, 2024 This week’s annual member and board meetings offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on the challenges and achievements of 2024, assess ongoing work, and set priorities for the future. Read More
Dick Pursley of Great River Energy Honored with HERO Award for Exemplary Leadership November 7, 2024 Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) is proud to announce that Dick Pursley, Great River Energy’s Director of Operations and Transmission Services, has been named the recipient of this year’s HERO Award. Read More