Compliance Service Providers for GO-IBR Entities

If you are a GO-IBR classified provider you will probably need to find a compliance partner who can help you get set up with NERC in the most effective and low risk manner as possible.

Here we briefly summarize some of the alternatives you have:

1. GridSME (Grid Subject Matter Experts)

GridSME offers comprehensive consulting services tailored to the evolving NERC standards for IBRs. Their expertise includes:

• Assistance with NERC registration processes for Category 2 GO/GOP entities.
• Guidance on compliance with updated standards such as PRC-028-1 and PRC-030-1.
• Support in developing and implementing compliance programs aligned with NERC’s work plan.

For more information, visit GridSME’s GO-IBR Compliance

2. TRC Companies

TRC provides a broad spectrum of NERC compliance services, including:

• Customized training and compliance solutions.
• Assistance with audit preparation and internal control evaluations.
• Expertise in various NERC standard categories relevant to IBRs.

Learn more at TRC’s NERC Compliance Services

3. NAES Corporation

NAES offers services focused on the operational and compliance aspects of IBRs, including:

• Support for NERC registration under the new GO-IBR criteria.
• Development of compliance programs tailored to IBR facilities.
• Assistance with understanding and implementing NERC’s Inverter-Based Resource Strategy.

More details can be found at NAES on Inverter-Based Resources and NERC.

4. Health & Safety Institute (HSI)

HSI provides compliance services that address the impact of renewable resources on NERC standards, offering:

• Development and implementation of NERC compliance programs.
• Gap analyses to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Training programs to prepare staff for NERC compliance audits.

Visit HSI’s Compliance Services for more information.

5. Radian Generation

Radian Generation specializes in asset management and compliance services, including:

• Support for NERC and FERC regulatory requirements.
• Development of GO-IBR compliance programs.
• Cybersecurity services aligned with regulatory standards.

Explore their offerings at Radian Generation.Radian Generation

6. Certrec

Certrec provides expertise in helping IBRs navigate new NERC compliance requirements, focusing on:

• Understanding and implementing standards like PRC-024-2.
• Assistance with the NERC registration process for IBRs.
• Development of compliance strategies for BPS-connected inverter-based resources.

More information is available at Certrec’s Inverter-Based Resources and NERC.

7. Electric Power Engineers (EPE)

EPE offers comprehensive support for NERC compliance, including:

• Compliance program development and gap analyses.
• Audit preparation and internal control evaluations.
• Technical assistance for standards like PRC-019 and PRC-024.

Learn more at EPE’s Policy & Regulatory Compliance.