Robb: NERC Working with DOE on Energy Orders

Holden Mann | Source: RTO Insider | Posted 04/12/2025

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NERC is examining a series of energy-focused executive orders issued by the White House in a “whirlwind week” for their impact on grid reliability, CEO Jim Robb told the ERO’s Member Representatives Committee in a conference call April 10.

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NERC is currently assessing the impact of a series of energy-focused executive orders signed by President Trump, aimed at enhancing grid reliability and keeping coal-fired plants operational. During a conference call on April 10, CEO Jim Robb indicated that NERC is collaborating with the Department of Energy (DOE) to evaluate these orders, which require the DOE to identify regions with insufficient reserve margins and limit state and local regulatory powers over energy utilities. Additionally, the orders exempt coal plants from certain EPA regulations to prevent premature closures.

Robb highlighted that the DOE must complete its reliability assessment within 30 days and publish the findings within 90 days. He noted ongoing congressional efforts to address resource adequacy challenges, reflecting significant shifts in U.S. energy policy. Furthermore, NERC is engaging with regional entities to enhance reliability assessments, and there is a growing public awareness of energy reliability issues, as evidenced by community reactions to proposed transmission projects linked to coal plant operations.

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