North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Holly Peterson currently serves as Compliance Assurance Manager at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) since June 2023. Prior to this role, Holly worked at WECC from April 2016 to June 2023, where positions included EM Operations Lead and Senior Auditor, with notable contributions to the monitoring activities and self-certification processes. Holly has also extensive experience as a Cyber Security Auditor at WECC, developing internal training modules and leading initiatives to standardize auditing practices. From September 2011 to April 2016, Holly held various positions at Colorado Springs Utilities, including Cyber Security Specialist and Interim SCADA Supervisor, focusing on NERC CIP compliance and SCADA system enhancements. Holly holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, obtained in 2010.
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North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a not-for-profit international regulatory authority whose mission is to assure the reliability and security of the bulk power system in North America. NERC develops and enforces Reliability Standards; annually assesses seasonal and long‐term reliability; monitors the bulk power system through system awareness; and educates, trains, and certifies industry personnel. NERC’s area of responsibility spans the continental United States, Canada, and the northern portion of Baja California, Mexico. NERC is the electric reliability organization for North America, subject to oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental authorities in Canada. NERC’s jurisdiction includes users, owners, and operators of the bulk power system, which serves more than 334 million people.