The North American
Electric Reliability Corporation’s mission is to ensure the reliability of
the bulk power system in North America. To achieve that, NERC develops and
enforces reliability standards; assesses adequacy annually via 10-year and
seasonal forecasts; monitors the bulk power system; evaluates users, owners,
and operators users for preparedness; and educates, trains, and certifies
industry personnel. NERC is a self-regulatory organization, subject to
oversight by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and governmental
authorities in Canada.