Grid Wards off Threats, Rapidly Evolves

This episode of Grid Talk focuses on grid security. Marty
Rosenberg interviews Jim Robb, president and CEO of the North
American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Mr. Robb talks
about how utilities have weathered the COVID-19 crisis and what
his number one concern was for employees working remotely. He’ll
also explain what risks we face during the rapid evolution of the
grid and why he calls it a 3D transformation.


James B. Robb has been president and chief executive officer of
NERC since 2018. 2018. Mr. Robb oversees NERC’s mission of
assuring the reliability and security of the North American bulk
power system. Mr. Robb has more than 30 years of experience in
the energy sector as an engineer, a consultant, and a senior
executive Mr. Robb earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical
Engineering from Purdue University and a master’s degree in
Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business at
the University of Pennsylvania.