NERC CEO urges shift in mindset to strengthen US grid resilience

Jim Robb, CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Corp., argues that overcoming psychological and cultural barriers within the industry is as critical as physical infrastructure investment for building a more resilient power system.

First covered Sep 15, 2026 · 7:49 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Utility Dive Change 4 mindsets to build a more resilient US grid: NERC CEO Jim Robb — While the challenges of building new power infrastructure are real, some of the obstacles that need to be overcome are self-limitations embedded in a deeply…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-16 (#14)

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