Resources and Other Results:
NERC Standards Under Development – Interesting Yes, Surprising No
Although the pace of new NERC Reliability Standards rolling out of the development process is not as rapid as in... More →
NERC Standards Development in Action
As we’ve noted in a previous post, the NERC standards development process includes all interested parties and is incredibly transparent... More →
Compliance Services
As the NERC and regional compliance environment becomes increasingly complex, many companies are finding they have neither the time nor... More →
Inverter-Based Resources
Inverter-based resources (IBR) are becoming a significant component of the Bulk Power System (BPS). As their role expands, so do... More →
Preparing Inverter-Based Resources for Regulatory Changes: Efficient and Cost-Saving Strategies for NERC Compliance Programs
The renewable generation industry is at a pivotal moment, with inverter-based resources (IBRs) becoming increasingly critical to bulk system reliability... More →
Preparing Invertor-Based Resources for Regulatory Changes: Efficient and Cost-Saving Strategies for NERC Compliance Programs
Advancements in technology in inverter-based resources (IBR) are significantly influencing the generation, transmission, and distribution systems. These resources, including solar... More →
Industrial Skills Services
Custom Training • Training Services • Compliance Services While we have clients who just need training content, many other clients... More →
Extreme Cold Weather Grid Operations, Preparedness, and Coordination SAR
The Standards Authorization Request (SAR) related to cold weather grid operations submitted October 6, 2021, began a series of technical... More →
Extreme Cold Weather Grid Operations, Preparedness, and Coordination SAR
The Standards Authorization Request (SAR) related to cold weather grid operations submitted October 6, encompasses revisions to existing standards and... More →
NERC Compliance Audit Tips for Subject Matter Experts
It is one thing for Compliance Managers, regulatory specialists, and expert advisers to sit down with an auditor and answer... More →
20th Anniversary of the 2003 Electrical Grid Blackout
It’s the 20th anniversary of the 2003 Northeast blackout. On August 14, 2003, the largest blackout in North American history... More →
Setting the Stage
Best practices and lessons learned are interesting topics, especially in the world of electric grid reliability. These approaches are closely... More →
Extreme Weather for Utilities
Regardless of varying opinions of the causes of our increasingly severe weather cycles, the effects are indisputable. According to an... More →
Understanding the Proposed IBR Scope Expansion
To no one’s surprise, the big tent of reliability regulations is expanding to include more invertor based resources, or IBR... More →
How to get NERC Certified: Everything You Need to Know About the NERC Certification Exam
Electricity powers our lives – but most people don’t think about it until it’s gone. Behind the scenes, utility professionals... More →
The Evolution of Mock Audits for Compliance
Compliance mock audits, or “practice” audits, with the NERC Reliability Standards have long been a staple of robust internal compliance... More →
It’s Time to Address Generator Frustrations with FAC-008
For anyone, especially Generator Owners, who has been involved in compliance with the NERC Reliability Standards in the past few... More →
Online Training
HSI's online training program is based on the current NERC Certification Exam Content Outline. It provides a good foundation... More →
Navigating NERC Compliance Challenges: Integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems into Existing Generating Facilities
When integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) into an existing generating facility, NERC compliance introduces a series of important considerations... More →
Municipalities
The quality of life in communities across the globe rely on your expertise, technical skills and professional designations. We understand... More →
Note to the Disruptors: Maximizing the Value of Emerging Generation Technology
These are exciting times for the innovators, aggregators, and outside-the-box-thinkers who are laying the foundations of change in the world... More →
Everything You Need to Know About the NERC Certification Exam
Electric power is something most people don’t think about until it isn’t there. How do power utilities make sure the... More →
The Rising Tide of Attention on Renewables – Welcome to the Club
As renewable generation continues to grow, occupying bigger and bigger portions of overall installed capacity in the United States, its... More →
Health & Safety Institute Acquires SOS Intl, Llc.
Eugene, Ore. – October 6, 2020 – Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a recognized leader in Environmental, Health and Safety... More →
Navigating the Complexities of CIP Compliance
Managing CIP is an ongoing challenge for power companies. NERC emphasizes CIP standards for all high, medium, and low-impact categories... More →
Q&A: Insights from Industry Experts on NERC's 2024 CIP Themes and Lessons Learned
NERC released its CIP Themes and Lessons Learned document in early August 2024. If you haven’t read it, we recommend... More →
Renewable Generation: How Big is Too Big?
Though explored in more depth in this Energy Central article, the issue of limiting the size of new generation facilities... More →
NERC Certification Training
The HSI NERC certification program gives you the tools to become a system operator. Our combination of online and instructor-led... More →
Cold Weather Considerations – Looking Ahead to the Highlights
This week the final ballot results were announced for the three standards being revised to enhance cold weather preparedness. All... More →
Internal Controls: Capitalizing on Embedded Processes
In the interest of shining some light into the dark corners of compliance processes, today’s issue is Internal Controls and... More →
HSI December Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Renewable Energy
The utility industry is on an exciting journey toward a sustainable future. Specialized training is essential to prepare your workers... More →
2021 In Review
As we reach the end of 2021, let’s take a look back at the key events that impacted our industry... More →
California and FERC Order 2222 – A Case Study on What We Might Expect
As we inch closer to February 2022, the energy industry is preparing and closely watching what FERC Order 2222 will... More →
What You Need to Know About the Latest Changes to CIP-003-9 for Low-Impact Entities
Cybersecurity requirements for Low-Impact Bulk Electric System (BES) Cyber Systems continue to evolve, and the latest update – CIP-003-9 –... More →
Why ESG is Important in the Utility Industry
Let’s look at what Environmental Social Governance (ESG) is and how it’s implemented. ESG was first mentioned in a United... More →
How to Buy EHS Software for Your Organization (Without Skidding into Regret)
7 Critical Questions to Ask Before You Buy Buying EHS software shouldn’t feel like a high-stakes gamble. Yet for many... More →
HSI March Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
HSI January Newsletter
Your monthly digest of EHS, Compliance, and Professional Development resources & news for you and your business, with something for everyone.... More →
Four Benefits of Blended Learning for Power Companies
One of the biggest challenges power company training teams face is determining the best way to deliver the learning experience... More →
Tackling OSHA’s Top 10 Citations: Q & A: Arc Flash Studies
Q: “When do you need to have an arc flash study conducted? Any tips on starting the process?” A: There... More →
Systemic Safety
People, training, and preparation. Safety and human resources professionals know that employers should never overlook those three things. Understanding and... More →
Upcoming Challenges for Low Impact Control Centers
Some Regional Entities are issuing notices of revocation to entities with Low Impact Control Centers (LICC) who had previously received... More →
Safety Blog Series: Part 2 | You’ve Got the Job. Now What?
Welcome back! So what’s next now that you have this safety position? In Part I we talked about the power... More →
Sustaining Campus Safety In the Digital Age
Barrett: (00:03)Okay. Welcome to today's webcast, Sustaining Campus Safety in the Digital Age. My name is Barrett. I'm with Vivid... More →
About The NFPA 2015 70E Standard Revision
For 2015, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has brought forward a critical revision to its standard for electrical safety... More →
Preparing for Expanded IBR Regulations: Compliance Deadlines & Key Steps
As the first deadline for the expanded Inverter-Based Resource (IBR) regulations approaches, organizations impacted by these changes are receiving compliance... More →
Measuring Safety Attitudes
Want to know how management really feels about safety? Or how about your employees? Join us as we launch Vivid’s... More →