New NERC Registration Criteria

New NERC registration criteria will go into effect starting May 2025 and affecting all IBR entities with aggregate nameplate capacities of 20 MVA or more and a POI voltage of 60 kV or higher.  For more information on registration criteria and process click HERE.

Applicable Standards 

According to NERC (hyperlink to NERC article), a list of reliability standards will become applicable to IBR CAT 2 once registered:  

Confirmed for Compliance in 2026 

• PRC-028-1 

Anticipated for Compliance in 2026 

•  IRO-010-5 
•  MOD-032-1 
•  TOP-003-6.1 
•  PRC-012-2 
•  PRC-017-1 
•  BAL-001-TRE-2 
•  VAR-001-5 
•  VAR-002-4.1 

Confirmed for Compliance in 2027 

• PRC-029-1 
• PRC-030-1 

Require modification for Compliance in 2027 

• MOD-025, MOD-026, MOD-027, MOD-032, MOD-033 
• CIP-002, CIP-003, CIP-012, COM-001, COM-002
• EOP-004, EOP-012 
• FAC-002, FAC-008 
• IRO-001, IRO-010 
• PER-005, PER-006 
• PRC-002, PRC-004, PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-025, PRC-027 
•  TOP-001, TOP-003 
• TPL-007 
• Any New 

How to Ensure Compliance 

Contact a Gap Analysis: Assess your current evidence against applicable NERC standards. Identify gaps and prioritize areas for improvement to align with compliance requirements 

Perform Technical Studies: Special testing or technical studies are required to demonstrate compliance for standards like: PRC-029, MOD-025/26/27, PRC-019/25/27 and FAC-008. Specialized studies are to be performed by NERC technical experts.  

Engage Expertise: Partner with experts who understand the regulatory landscape and can help you manage compliance and perform necessary technical studies. At EPE, we specialize in helping IBR owners and operators navigate the complexities of NERC compliance. Our team of experienced professionals not only provides tailored support from registration through the ongoing management of compliance programs, but also specializes in performing all necessary technical studies. EPE is your comprehensive partner for all of your NERC compliance needs.