NERC is monitoring the extreme cold weather events forecast across much of North America over the next several weeks. This extreme weather pattern of arctic cold is expected to bring extremely low temperatures, damaging winds, snow, and freezing rain to midwestern, eastern, and southern states, with the potential to create significant challenges. There could be a series of successive events that could create challenges for those reliant on inventoried fuels. NERC urges everyone in the electricity supply chain to take steps now to ensure the highest levels of reliability. NERC is especially concerned about natural gas supply given the significant amount of production in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gt7BqnTW
Midwest Reliability Organization
Utilities
Saint Paul, MN 5,234 followers
A highly reliable and secure North American bulk power system.
About us
Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) is dedicated to achieving its vision of a highly reliable and secure North American bulk power system. The MRO region spans the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and all or parts of the states of Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. The region is comprised of more than 225 organizations that are involved in the production and delivery of electricity, including municipal utilities, cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, transmission system operators, federal power marketing agencies, Canadian Crown Corporations, and independent power producers. MRO's primary responsibilities are to: monitor and enforce compliance with mandatory standards by entities who own, operate, or use the interconnected bulk power system; conduct assessments of the grid's ability to meet electricity demand in the region; and analyze regional system events. Additionally, MRO creates an open forum for stakeholder experts in the region to discuss important topics related to addressing risk and improving reliable operations of the power grid.
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- Industry
- Utilities
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Saint Paul, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Reliability, Standards, Bulk Power System, Compliance, Outreach and Engagement, and Enforcement
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380 St Peter Street, Suite 800
Saint Paul, MN 55102, US
Employees at Midwest Reliability Organization
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Julie Peterson
Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Midwest Reliability Organization
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Sara Patrick
President and Chief Executive Officer at Midwest Reliability Organization
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Eric Miller
CISO | Leader | Cybersecurity | Technology
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Steen Fjalstad
Director Of Security at Midwest Reliability Organization
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NERC SVP and E-ISAC CEO Manny Cancel joined host Frank Cilluffo on the McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security’s latest Cyber Focus podcast episode, “Grid Resilience, Cyber Threats, and the Future of Energy Security.” The episode explores the evolving threats impacting grid security, including challenges posed by ransomware, physical attacks, and AI-driven cyber risks. Cancel highlights the importance of public-private collaboration, resilience engineering, and supply chain security to mitigate nation-state and extremist threats. He also discusses the E-ISAC's role in information sharing, mutual aid programs, and exercises like GridEx to strengthen critical infrastructure defenses. The episode concludes with insights on emerging technologies, operational technology convergence, and preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Be sure to tune in: https://lnkd.in/g9jXsfnF
Grid Resilience, Cyber Threats, and the Future of Energy Security with E-ISAC CEO Manny Cancel
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Trends identified in NERC’s 2024 Long-Term #Reliability Assessment (LTRA) highlight critical reliability challenges that industry is facing over the next 10 years: satisfying escalating #energy growth, managing generator retirements and removing barriers to resource and transmission development. As a result, well over half of North America is at elevated or high #risk of energy shortfalls over the next 5 to-10 years. https://ow.ly/yOR350UsUXO
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🎥 Recording and Presentation from MRO's 2024 Regional Winter Assessment Webinar Are Now Available! Missed the live session or want to revisit the content? The presentation and recording from the December 12, 2024, webinar are now available on the MRO Events page: https://lnkd.in/gN6APEd8 📄 Explore these materials to stay informed and share them with colleagues in your organization. Stay tuned for more updates on future events and resources! #MROEvents #WinterAssessment #Reliability
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🌟 Join Us for the 2025 ERO Enterprise Women’s Leadership Conference! 🌟 Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) is proud to host this impactful event celebrating Women’s History Month and the remarkable contributions of women across the ERO Enterprise and the energy sector. 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CST) 📍 Location: Virtual This engaging and interactive event features inspiring stories from industry leaders and experts, including Dr. Dana Born, Chair of the Board of Directors at MRO, as our emcee. ✨ Agenda Highlights: Panel Discussion: Reflecting on Progress: Women in Energy – 20 Years Since the Energy Policy Act of 2005, led by MRO President and CEO Sara Patrick Keynote Address: Women in Security by retired Air Force Colonel and award-winning author Dr. Jenni Hesterman, Colonel, USAF (ret) Workplace Wellness: Exploring authenticity and resilience with Rosie Ward, Ph.D. , author and leadership coach Interactive Panel: The Juggling Act – Balancing Work and Life, a candid conversation about navigating professional and personal responsibilities 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate women’s leadership in the energy industry! 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ggDKnVzw
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Midwest Reliability Organization staff would like to wish you a #healthy, #happy and #reliable 2024 holiday season! Looking forward to another great year in 2025! #SeasonsGreetings, #OurFutureisBright!
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The agenda for NERC’s workshop on #IBR integration and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order No. 901 Milestone 3 has been posted. Learn more and to register: https://lnkd.in/dVwG_5Uc Agenda: https://lnkd.in/dEhn6VJF
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📢 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar on Penetration (Pen) Testing – Lessons from Pen Testing New Software Pre-Go-Live. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) 📍 Location: Virtual (WebEx) This must-attend webinar will focus on Pen Testing – Lessons from Pen Testing New Software Pre-Go-Live, tailored for professionals eager to strengthen their security posture and operational resilience in the energy sector. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Learn from a detailed case study on Pen Testing in a pre-go-live environment, ensuring software is more secure from the start. Discover strategies for engaging leadership and operational technology (OT) teams to secure critical buy-in. Explore best practices for building strong vendor/IT partnerships that enhance security efforts. 🎤 Speakers: David Johnson, Supervisor Security Operations, OGE Energy Corp Tyler Webb, Principal Industrial Penetration Tester, Dragos 🤝 SAC Member Sponsor & Liaison: David Johnson, Supervisor Security Operations, OGE Energy Corp Steen Fjalstad, Director of Security, MRO 🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and elevate your organization’s security practices. 👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g7f5wcaG #CyberSecurity #PenTesting #EnergySector #Webinar
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An important part of fostering a collaborative and connected culture is to celebrate success. Today Midwest Reliability Organization staff gathered in a year-end celebration at Can Can Wonderland in Saint Paul to recognize the year's achievements, spend time together, and strengthen the bonds that make MRO such a special place to work. #YearEndCelebration #EmployeeAppreciation #OurFutureIsBright!
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