Kiel Lyons has over a decade of experience in the energy sector, currently serving as Senior Manager in Compliance Assurance and previously in several leadership roles at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) since June 2015. Prior to NERC, Kiel worked as an Electrical Engineer at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, focusing on oversight of compliance audits and analysis of bulk-power system events. Kiel holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Geneva College, obtained in 2009, and completed secondary education at Fox Chapel Area High School in 2005.
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.