GridSME Welcomes Lucy Schmidt to the team!
Torri Pugh • Nov 27, 2023

Welcoming Lucy Schmidt to GridSME's Compliance Team


We're thrilled to welcome Lucy Schmidt to GridSME's Compliance team. With a background in political campaigns and a strong commitment to compliance, Lucy's meticulous approach and dedication to accuracy make her an ideal addition to our collaborative environment. Lucy, a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Law, brings versatility and expertise, honed through roles as an Election Worker and Paralegal.


Based in Meridian, Mississippi, Lucy is set to contribute to strengthening our compliance initiatives, including projects with Generator Owner (GO) and Low Impact Generator Operator (GOP) implementation. As she joins our team, we look forward to Lucy's positive impact on our mission of ensuring the reliability and integrity of the electrical grid. Welcome, Lucy!



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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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