GridSME Welcomes Dom Darling to the Team!
Torri Pugh • Sep 28, 2023


Welcoming Dom Darling to GridME!

GridSME is excited to welcome Dom Darling to our Compliance Team. With extensive experience in energy, sustainability, infrastructure, and compliance auditing, Dom brings a wealth of expertise to our team.

Dom's track record of leadership and strong organizational skills have consistently delivered high-quality results. He excels in audit preparation, offers actionable recommendations based on NERC CIP expertise, and has been instrumental in developing risk-based compliance programs. His educational background in communications and computer science, combined with his extensive experience as a Compliance Auditor, including Subject Matter Expert duties for NERC CIP standards, make him a great addition to GridSME.


An Experienced Compliance Authority

With 15 years in the power industry, including over a decade as a dedicated auditor at WECC, Dom's profound knowledge of NERC CIP and CompTIA Security+ certification will greatly benefit our clients involved in CIP low and medium-impact programs. Welcome to the team, Domenic!


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Unlocking California's Renewable Energy Future: Insights from GridSME's Subject Matter Experts

By Torri Pugh • 02 May, 2024
Insights from GridSME: California's Renewable Energy Roadmap GridSME's Subject Matter Experts, Gary Brown and Lowell Watros, contributed valuable insights to this article for Reuters. Their expertise helped provide information and analysis on California's latest grid plan, particularly concerning grid improvements, renewable energy projects, and an expected surge in solar and storage projects. With their input, the article offers a comprehensive understanding of the developments in California's energy landscape and the implications for the renewable energy sector. Below are some of the key insights and takeaways from the article.

NERC Alert!

By Torri Pugh • 30 Apr, 2024
🚨 NERC Alert: Assessing 6 GHz Communication Impact on Electric Industry NERC has issued a Level 2 Alert concerning 6 GHz Communication Penetration in the Electric Industry, targeting Distribution Providers (DP), Distribution Provider UFLS-Only (DP-UFLS), Generator Owners (GO), and Transmission Owners (TO). The alert aims to evaluate reliance on 6 GHz technology and potential interference severity. Respondents must address a series of questions by July 8, 2024, to assess the situation comprehensively. Although only registered entities can respond directly, the alert is publicly available. Action items include acknowledging the alert and completing the questionnaire. Recommendations include identifying critical circuits and conducting baseline performance tests. It's crucial to note that these recommendations are distinct from requirements, as clarified by NERC. This alert underscores the necessity of assessing 6 GHz communication's impact on industry reliability and security. Stakeholders should stay informed and promptly address the alert's requirements. For further details, visit NERC's website: Link . See our LinkedIn post about the NERC Alert: here .
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