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Our mission is to ensure the reliability of the bulk power system in North America. To achieve that, we develop and enforce reliability standards; assess reliability annually via 10-year and seasonal forecasts; monitor the bulk power system; and educate, train, and certify industry personnel. NERC is a self-regulatory organization, subject to oversight by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental authorities in Canada.



2008 Annual Report Highlights Growth, Key Findings • May 6, 2009

In its 2008 Annual Report released at the organization’s Board of Trustees meeting in Arlington, VA today, NERC highlighted many accomplishments and key findings from this critical year of growth. The report covers each of NERC's program areas: Standards, Compliance & Enforcement, Situation Awareness and Critical Infrastructure Protection, Assessments, Event Analysis and Information Exchange, Reliability Benchmarking, and System Operator Certification and Continuing Education.

[Annual Report]



05.07.2009
Executive Remarks: Making Progress on Reliability

05.07.2009
NERC CEO Testifies at Senate Hearing on Cyber Security

05.06.2009
Strengthened Cyber Security Standards Approved

05.01.2009
Executive Remarks: Securing the Grid

04.29.2009   •ALERT•
ADVISORY: CIP: A/H1N1 Influenza Outbreak

04.27.2009
Three-Year Performance Assessment Posted for Industry Comment