Texas Reliability Entity, Inc.

Inverter-based resources (IBRs) continue to proliferate the Texas Interconnection at an ever-increasing rate. On July 30, George Brown from Pattern Energy Group will discuss challenges and opportunities presented by the integration of these resources into the electric grid.

Save the date for our 2024 Fall Standards, Security, & Reliability Workshop, which will be held on November 20, 2024. This workshop will be virtual-only. It is intended for all electric reliability stakeholders in the Texas Interconnection and will feature speakers from Texas RE and external entities. The agenda and speaker information will be made available at a later date. Visit the Texas RE website for updates.

Texas RE's Cyber and Physical Security Workshop will feature discussions on protecting physical and cyber assets from rapidly evolving threats during a series of panels with industry and government experts. Topics include: • Critical Infrastructure • Threat Assessment • Current and Future Electric Grid Technologies • Security Posture The event will be held both in-person at our Austin MetCenter offices (limited registration) and virtually via Webex on August 28, 2024. The agenda, session details, and speaker information are available here: https://lnkd.in/gFJQ5Qvm

Zero trust is the term for an evolving set of cybersecurity paradigms that move defenses from status, network-based perimeters to a focus on users, assets, and resources. During this Talk with Texas RE, CIP Cyber and Physical Security Analyst Kerrick Rosemond will cover the value of zero trust network architecture and how registered entities can implement it to protect their operations.

Inside our July 2024 newsletter: -From the Desk of the CEO -2023 Reliability Performance and Regional Risk Assessment -2024 Risk Elements - Stability Studies -Incident Response - CIP-008-6 and more. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gVGDG5Wp

A strong cybersecurity posture is crucial for the entities that manage critical infrastructure in North America. During this session Texas RE's Manager of Internal Cybersecurity & Compliance Jason Moehlman, CISSP will delve into the importance of cybersecurity, current threats, and best practices for mitigating the dangers posed by hostile actors.

Save the date for Texas RE's annual Winter Weatherization Workshop! It will be held on October 2, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Central. This training will cover regulatory updates, registered entity best practices, and industry lessons learned for grid reliability during winter weather. Agenda and speaker information will be available at a later date.

Texas RE is seeking a skilled and adaptable Manager, O&P Compliance Monitoring to lead and mentor our Compliance Team in regard to analyzing and evaluating reliability and security risks associated with Bulk Power System (BPS) and compliance with the NERC Operations and Planning (O&P) Reliability Standards for Registered Entities. https://lnkd.in/gpchvf6j

As we electrify transportation, expand distribution and transmission, and respond to extreme weather events, maintaining a secure and reliable electric grid is increasingly critical. During this special Talk with Texas RE that begins at 10:00 am Central, David Batz from the Edison Electric Institute will discuss how supply chain management for the power industry is key to energy security for the Texas Interconnection.

Texas RE is seeking an entry to mid-level CIP Cyber & Physical Security Analyst (Auditor) to join our team to conduct compliance engagements (audits) and internal assessments based on risk within the Bulk Power System (Energy Sector). https://lnkd.in/gAN36SA3