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Standards

WECC develops and implements Regional Reliability Standards and WECC Regional Criteria specifically for the Western Interconnection. Regional Entities have the unique ability to draft documents tailored to their region, leveraging subject matter experts who understand the physical and operational nuances of the local high-voltage grid. WECC also actively participates in the NERC Reliability Standards Development processes.

NERC Reliability Standards define the reliability requirements for planning and operating the North American Bulk-Electric System (BES) and are developed using a results-based approach that focuses on performance, risk management, and entity capabilities. The Reliability Functional Model defines the functions that need to be performed to ensure the BES operates reliably and is the foundation upon which the Reliability Standards are based.

NERC Standards

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) has been leading an initiative to adopt North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards as Alberta Reliability Standards. This important work contributes to the reliable operation of the Alberta electric system. The development of a more consistent set of standards is also essential in maintaining and improving the reliability of the North American electric grid.

AESO Standards

File Type Title Effective Date Inactive Date
PDF CIP-010-4-Cyber Security - Configuration Change Management and Vulnerability Assessments
PDF CIP-011-1 BC Information Protection
PDF CIP-011-2 BC Information Protection - {Effective date: October 1, 2018 per BC-specific Implementation Plan}
PDF CIP-011-3_BC
PDF CIP-012-1 BC - Cyber Security – Communications between Control Centers
PDF CIP-012-2_BC - Cyber Security - Communications between Control Centers {Effective date: October 1, 2027, and as per BC-specific Implementation Plan}
PDF CIP-013-1 {Effective date: April 1, 2023 and as per BC-specific Implementation Plan included with this standard}
PDF CIP-013-2_BC Cyber Security - Supply Chain Risk Management
PDF CIP-014-2 BC Physical Security - {Effective date: October 1, 2017 per BC-specific Implementation Plan}
PDF CIP-014-3_BC
PDF COM-001-1 BC Telecommunications
PDF COM-001-1.1 BC Telecommunications
PDF COM-001-2.1 BC Communications
PDF COM-001-3 BC Communications - {Effective dates: R1, R2: October 1, 2017; R3 - R13: October 1, 2018}
PDF COM-002-2 BC Communication and Coordination
PDF COM-002-4 BC Operating Personnel Communications Protocols
PDF EOP-001-0 BC Emergency Operations Planning
PDF EOP-001-0.1b BC Emergency Operations Planning
PDF EOP-001-2.1b BC Emergency Operations Planning
PDF EOP-002-2 BC Capacity and Energy Emergencies
PDF EOP-002-2.1 BC Capacity and Energy Emergencies
PDF EOP-002-3 BC Capacity and Energy Emergencies
PDF EOP-002-3.1 BC Capacity and Energy Emergencies
PDF EOP-003-1 BC Load Shedding Plans
PDF EOP-004-1 BC Disturbance Reporting