The MSPPTF has posted the recording of the December 18 stakeholder webinar during which the task force reviewed changes to be made between the October 21 Draft Recommendations and the final recommendations. To listen and for more engagement opportunities:

Jim Robb, President and CEO of the @NERC_Official, joins The Flux Capacitor podcast with host Francis Bradley, for an end-of-year discussion on reliability. Listen now: https://t.co/NWgVfB8U35

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NERC Senior Vice President and E-ISAC CEO Michael Ball speaks on this week’s @EPSAnews Energy Solutions podcast about increasing industry’s readiness to address growing security threats. https://t.co/1lY1rdWcVQ

Mark Lauby, NERC SVP & chief engineer, joined @EnergyRevPod to discuss the evolution of the North American power grid, lessons from Winter Storm Uri, and how NERC prepares for extreme weather to keep the lights on. Listen here: https://t.co/qPB2j26wsq

NERC will host a public technical conference Feb 24–25, 2026, on power system risks and mitigation pathways related to emerging large loads, with a focus on data centers. Held in the DC/VA area, with in-person and virtual options.

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Electric and natural gas coordination, reliability, and extreme weather were central topics with the NAESB Board, where John Moura discussed increased gas-electric interdependencies, winter readiness, reliability risks, and findings from NERC’s recent WRA.

The MSPPTF will host a webinar on Dec.18 to review changes to be made between the draft and final recommendations for the standard development process. Info on engagement opportunities is available on the MSPPTF webpage. Register for the Dec. 18 webinar: https://t.co/bJo3bVvPKH

Saad Malik presented NERC’s Canadian Analysis of the Interregional Transfer Capability Study at the Canada Energy Modeling Hub Annual Conference, highlighting that additional transfer capability is key to enhancing energy adequacy across Canadian provinces.

E-ISAC Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager, Ryan Guest, and E-ISAC GridEx Program Manager, Jesse Sythe, joined the @NatlGovsAssoc, NASEO, and @NARUC 2025 Energy Security Training for State Officials to share best practices on how to identify and address energy security threats.

NERC submitted comments to @FERC on reliably interconnecting large loads like data centers and AI. We’re working with Regional Entities and stakeholders to integrate these loads while supporting technologies powering the North American economy. https://t.co/jg3Aymx3uf

At Reuters Energy LIVE, Mark Lauby outlined how growing intermittency and shifting demand are challenging grid reliability. He emphasized how AI, IoT, and predictive analytics can enhance visibility and operator readiness as the system evolves into a more data-driven grid.

E-ISAC Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Veronica Dasher, delivered a presentation this week for the Régie de l'énergie Annual Reliability Seminar 2025 on how information sharing promotes collective grid security, strengthens trust, and improves situational awareness.

The December MSPPTF Update highlights stakeholder comments and quantitative data related to the Draft Recommendations & progress made on the Final Recommendations document. The Update contains opportunities for engagement before the February Board meeting. https://t.co/B6LwlveueM

E-ISAC Physical Security Analyst, Haley Luis, and E-ISAC Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Elvin Ramirez, participated in today’s @NPCC_Official Security Outreach Webinar and reviewed the threat landscape in 2025 and potential threats to the energy sector in 2026.

Key NERC standards projects open for industry input this December: IBR Event Reporting, Internal Network Security Monitoring, Planning Energy Assurance, Ride-Through Revisions for IBRs. Get involved: https://t.co/qBYvlBpZw6

Comments on NERC’s draft Reliability Guideline: Risk Mitigation for Emerging Large Loads are open through Dec. 19. Submit feedback via the “Draft Reliability Guideline” dropdown on NERC’s site. Input will shape the final draft, expected in Q2 2026. https://t.co/u2oBlB1D7k

The MSPPTF will host a webinar on Dec.18 to review changes to be made between the draft and final recommendations for the standard development process. Info on engagement opportunities is available on the MSPPTF webpage. Register for the Dec. 18 webinar: https://t.co/bJo3bVvPKH

NERC hosted a webinar on the Level 2 Alert Recommendations to Industry Large Load Interconnection, Study, Commissioning, and Operations. The Webinar provided recommendations and discussed industry questions related to the alert. Recording: https://t.co/83PvUfqsxC

NERC Manager of North American Relations Anna Le joined @Electricity_CA’s Power Partnerships 2025 summit, strengthening collaboration with Canadian industry and policymakers. Panel discussions included wildfire mitigation, east-west interties, and resilience.

NERC commends the National Petroleum Council for its new study on improving gas- electric coordination. Reliance on gas-fired generation is growing faster than needed infrastructure, raising reliability risks. Stronger planning is essential. Full statement https://t.co/YhurMUAmdQ