Extreme Physical Events:
Sabotage and Attacks: The SERC footprint faces the risk of physical attacks from malicious actors, including sabotage and extreme vandalism, resulting in widespread disruptions and significant equipment damage. Comprehensive security measures, including access controls, barriers, surveillance, and incident response plans are essential. Ongoing collaboration with law enforcement and continuous vulnerability assessments further strengthen regional security.
Why It Matters
Deliberate attacks on electric grid facilities can disrupt critical infrastructure and public services. Physical threats have increased in frequency and sophistication, requiring proactive defenses and coordination with law enforcement and industry partners. These incidents also have cascading effects that threaten long-term grid reliability and public confidence.
What SERC Is Doing
SERC shares information on threats and physical security incidents through its Assist program and outreach channels. It also supports registered entities in conducting risk assessments and reviewing protective measures. SERC works with partners like the Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) to improve situational awareness.
What You Can Do
Review physical security plans and conduct tabletop exercises
Participate in E-ISAC briefings and SERC Assist engagements.
Report suspicious activity to appropriate agencies and share lessons learned.
Resource Downloads
Assistance Program
The Assistance program at SERC provides a way for registered entities to request help or ask questions to help improve the reliability and security of the bulk electric system.
Join the E-ISAC
The Electricity Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC) reduces cyber and physical security risk to the electric industry across North America by providing unique insights, leadership, and collaboration.
Resource Library
SERC’s Resource Library offers centralized, on-demand access to technical content that supports reliability and security across the Bulk Power System.
2021 Reliability Risk Report
The electric grid is essential to modern life, supporting economic activity, societal functions, and
technological advancements.
Physical Security Subcommittee
The SERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Committee – Physical Security Subcommittee serves as the expert advisory group on physical security for the SERC region.
Upcoming Events
What You Can Do
Improve renewable generation forecasts and incorporate them into planning
Collaborate with balancing authorities and system operators on coordination strategies.
Stay involved in SERC’s working groups on variable generation integration.
Resource Downloads
Renewables Integration and New Technologies
Renewables Integration and New Technologies
Based on the 2023-2033 SERC Annual Long-Term Reliability Assessment Report, the existing total internal generation capacity for the SERC Region is 309.6 GW (323.1 GW winter capacity).
2024-2034 Long Term Relilibity Assessment
RM10-11-001 Integration of Variable Energy Resources
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