Article #3710 - NERC ERO Implementation

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorized the creation of a self-regulatory electric reliability organization (ERO) that spans North America, with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight in the United States. The legislation makes compliance with North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) and regional reliability standards mandatory and enforceable; presently compliance is voluntary in the United States. The legislation respects the international character of the bulk electric system by ensuring that the ERO applies for and receives comparable recognition and approvals from government authorities in Canada.

On July 20, 2006 FERC issued an order certifying NERC as the ERO for the United States. The order requires NERC to make a compliance filing within 90 days providing changes and clarifications required by the order.

NERC is also seeking recognition as the ERO from governmental authorities in Canada and submitted applications with the National Energy Board and the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

Links

Parent Organization Overview: NERC

Parent Organization Website: NERC: North American Electric Reliability Council

Implementation Status Website: NERC ERO Implementation