378-09 Event Reporting and Emergency Operations EOP-004/EOP-011 (1 CEH)
Learning objectives
- Identify the purpose of NERC EOP-004, Event Reporting
- Identify reportable events and thresholds for reporting
- Recall the time limit for event reporting
- Define an Operating Plan
- List 4 types of Operating Plans and events that constitute Emergency conditions
- State the elements needed in a Transmission Operator's Operating Plan and a Balancing Authorities Operating Plan and why the Reliability Coordinator must review the Operating Plans in it's area
- List 3 types of Energy Emergency Alerts that may be issued by the RC
- Define the responsibilities of the RC after it has issued an Energy Emergency Alert for an area
Course overview
The power system consists of generation resources and transmission elements which deliver power to the end user. All parameters must be planned and monitored for reliable operations. However, the power system is constantly changing. Emergency conditions can happen suddenly. Entities must monitor critical equipment to ensure reliable operations if a single component fails. Operating Plans are key to reliable operations. These plans direct system operators on when to issue emergency alerts and potentially shed load in case of a component failure. To prevent future incidents, entities must report events for study and analysis. The Emergency Operations and Event Reporting training course explains how Transmission Operators and Balancing Authorities develop and coordinate Operating Plans to mitigate operating emergencies. It describes the requirements for reporting events to improve system reliability. It also discusses the related NERC Reliability Standards. This online training course is part of the Emergency Operations Preparedness training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
