r/Grid_Ops • • 13h ago

DoE executive order for PJM

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I just read a (rather sensationalist) article about the executive order issued for fri-sun directed towards PJM, and from what im reading, im a little confused as to what its actually doing.

According to the summaries I was able to find, the order directed pjm to use backup resources "as a last resort", dispatch gen to cover load, and lift emissions requirements if necessary.

I will admit i dont work at PJM so I dont know their procedures. But from my experience at another ISO this seems pretty much like normal EEA1/2/3 steps? Am I missing something?


r/Grid_Ops • • 18h ago

Passed the RC, now on to the BT...

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I'm an experienced Operator and I passed the RC test recently due to new work requirements. I'm now am beginning to prep to get the BT, which is a requirement to move up another grade at my work. I'd like to do it very soon so I don't "Use or lose" the knowledge. My job paid for the HSI training, and I paid $19.95 on nercexam.com for a 48 hr "crunch" prior to the RC test. It doesn't look like they have a BT prep, just the RC.
I am wondering if energycertexam.com is a good resource to practice tests? Does anyone know? Or is the the BT close enough to the RC that I can just do the RC tests again.
Appreciate any advice or help.