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FERC Approves NERC Proposed IBR Registration Order
Sara Rhodes • May 25, 2023

New IBR Registration Order Affecting IBRs Over 20MVA Nameplate Capacity

On May 18, 2023, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) submitted a plan describing how it will identify and register owners and operators of inverter-based resources (IBR) that are connected to the Bulk-Power System but are not currently required to register with NERC. In this filing, which was approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), NERC proposed a three-phased approach to identifying and registering certain IBRs within a period of 36 months.


In the next 2-3 years, existing and future IBRs with nameplate capacity greater than 20MVA interconnecting to the Bulk-Power System at voltages above and below 100 kV, and which are currently unregistered with NERC, will be required to register as GO-IBR. NERC clarified the GO-IBR term includes both the owner and operator of IBRs meeting the criteria. 


NERC has not released the list of requirements that will be applicable to GO-IBR yet, but we can anticipate a subset of higher risk Standards will be applicable to GO-IBRs. We expect the list of applicable Standards will include certain CIP, FAC, MOD, and PRC Standards, at a minimum. 


If you or your asset management team has any questions, or are unsure if your projects will be required to register, please contact us at bdgroup@gridsme.com or 916.800.4545. There are still a lot of questions surrounding this development, but we’re keeping a close eye on this and are here to help navigate another industry change. 


To view the FERC order for Docket No. RD22-4-001, click here.

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GridSME Welcomes Sofia Marcoccia to the team!

By Torri Pugh • March 31, 2025
Welcoming Sofia Marcoccia to GridSME! We’re excited to introduce Sofia Marcoccia as the newest member of GridSME’s Business Development team! Meet Sofia – Our New Proposal Coordinator Sofia joins us as a Proposal Coordinator, bringing valuable experience in administrative and business operations. She has a strong background in organization, scheduling, and process management, making her a key asset in ensuring seamless proposal development and execution. A Detail-Oriented and Collaborative Team Player Sofia is highly detail-oriented, a quick learner, and passionate about problem-solving and continuous improvement. Her ability to adapt to new challenges, stay organized, and collaborate across teams makes her an excellent addition to our growing Business Development group. Looking Ahead As we continue to expand our capabilities, we are thrilled to have Sofia on board to help streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding solutions for our clients.  Please join us in welcoming Sofia Marcoccia to the GridSME family! We look forward to her impact and the great work she will bring to our team.
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