Podcast: “We Have to Be Vigilant” – Top Energy Regulator Talks Electric Reliability – EPSA

FERC Chairman Phillips has a solid, realistic understanding of the challenges facing grid reliability with the energy transition and extreme weather events.

“We need to come together” – Amen Mr. Chairman.

“Integration of new resource is a huge challenge”. The work conducted by NAESB on the Gas-Electric report is a “role model” for how to “come together” to find solutions in a forum that respects individual contributions and collaboration across disciplines, from regulators to executive management to “techies”. We all have a role to play in solving these challenges and keep the grid reliable. NAESB is also looking at the cybersecurity challenges facing industry with the integration of new DER devices.

“The Keystone is Reliability, Affordability and Sustainability” – Amen, Mr. Chairman. “Reliability on the ground” – ground truth needs to be given more serious consideration in the search for a solution.