A newly issued Executive Order declaring a national emergency to secure the United States Bulk Power System could have significant implications for utilities, equipment vendors, and organizations operating across the energy sector.

In this episode of DirectConnect, Archer Managing Partners Brian Pauling and Brent Castagnetto, along with Account Manager John Fallon, discuss the potential challenges and unanswered questions surrounding the order.

The conversation explores:

• How the expanded definition of Bulk Power System equipment could affect utilities

• The potential impact on inverter-based resources and renewable generation

• Why identifying and inventorying potentially affected equipment may be a critical first step

• The challenges surrounding vendor qualification and potential pre-approved equipm ...