NERC
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a nonprofit regulatory authority dedicated to safeguarding the reliability and security of the bul
Company facts
- Founded
- 1968
- Employees
- 500
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a nonprofit regulatory authority dedicated to safeguarding the reliability and security of the bulk power grid that serves more than 330 million people across the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico. It develops and enforces comprehensive reliability standards, conducts annual reliability assessments, and monitors the system through an integrated awareness network. NERC also leads industry-wide education, training, and certification programs—including the Electric Information Sharing and Analysis Center (E-ISAC)—to ensure that system operators and personnel meet the highest professional standards. Its unique combination of regulatory oversight, data-driven monitoring, and workforce development positions NERC as the cornerstone of North America’s electric reliability ecosystem.