Midwest Reliability Organization

Compliance monitoring enforcement program: the mro staff will monitor, assess, and enforce compliance of Reliability standards for each registrant (also known as registered entity) that has compliance responsibilities as defined in the mro registry in a non-discriminatory manner with the appropriate due process. In the united states, mro enforces Reliability standards according to commission-approved rules (compliance monitoring and enforcement program or "cmep"). In saskatchewan, mro carries out its responsibilities according to an agreement with the applicable provincial authority. In manitoba, mro carries out its responsibilities according to the applicable statutory framework in the province.

Training and education: mro identify, prioritize and assure effective and efficient mitigation of risks to the Reliability and security of the north american bulk power system by promoting highly effective Reliability organizations (heros)." By providing training and education to industry on the implementation of the cmep, the application of nerc Reliability standards, and sharing information and best practices related to Reliability and security of the bulk power system in mro's regional footprint. In partnership with nerc and the other regional entities, mro is expanding outreach to state and provincial regulators to educate and inform key decision and policy makers of risks to Reliability and security of the bulk power system.

Reliability assessment:the mro analyzes, assesses, and reports on Reliability and resource adequacy in the past, present, and future. This includes the long-term and seasonal assessments as required by the rda. Additionally, nerc shall also conduct special Reliability assessments as needed.

Mro is accountable to regulators in the united states and canada for the conduct of its work and must submit performance assessments on a periodic basis and its budget is subject to review and comments by the public and ultimately approved by us regulatory authorities.