July 14-16, 2025 | Minneapolis, MN

Navigating NERC CIP Standards: What Municipal and Cooperative Utilities Need to Know

July 16, 2025
Lakeshore C
Municipal and cooperative utility operations , Cybersecurity

This session will provide a detailed update on the current state of NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Standards as they apply to municipal and cooperative utilities.

Key areas of focus will include:

  • CIP Low-Impact Requirements – Understanding what is currently enforceable and what’s coming next.
  • Future Compliance Obligations – A look at requirements that will soon be enforceable.
  • Pending Regulatory Actions – Insights into standards awaiting final approval.
  • Evolving Standards – What’s under development and how utilities can prepare.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how these evolving standards impact operations, compliance strategies, and cybersecurity planning for municipal and cooperative utilities.

Speakers
Lew Folkerth
Lew Folkerth, Principal Reliability Consultant - ReliabilityFirst