Americans are using more electricity than ever. As more of our lives are conducted digitally and rely on services powered by electricity, there is also an increased push to move sectors like transportation and home heating and cooling to run on electricity. That makes the nation increasingly dependent on the security and reliability of the power system – which faces mounting threats from cyber breaches and attacks.
Read MoreEnergy Solutions Ep. 5: When the Lights Go Out, It’s a Bad Day for Everyone
Listen here. Publish Date: July 22, 2021 | Total runtime: 37:56 Guests: Jim Robb, president and CEO, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Host: Todd Snitchler, president and CEO, Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA) TRANSCRIPT Todd Snitchler, host: It’s the middle of summer. For most of us in the United States, that means it’s hot. But as we crank up our air conditioning while turning on our […]
Read MoreEp. 5: When the Lights Go Out, It's a Bad Day for Everyone
Jim Robb of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation joins the Energy Solutions podcast to share why the power system is under stress – and why it’s time to recommit to reliability.
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This National Safety Month, we share how competitive power suppliers put safety first – from reliable plant operations and workers’ well-being, to cybersecurity and more.
Read MoreFERC Can Help Protect America’s Grid by Extending Cybersecurity Incentives to All Parts of the Electric System
Providing incentives to all parts of America’s bulk electric system—including competitive power suppliers—will help ensure the greatest possible protection for our critical infrastructure and the millions who rely on it.
Read MoreLessons From SolarWinds: How Competitive Power Suppliers Are Further Strengthening America’s Power Grid
On both the cyber and physical fronts, EPSA member companies remain deeply committed to producing safe, secure and reliable energy to customers across the country.
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