The NERC white paper addresses barriers to adopting new technologies in the electric utility sector, emphasizing the need for secure, reliable innovation amid evolving grid demands. It introduces the RETINA program as a flexible framework for real-world technology trials, independent of the formal standards process, to accelerate adoption. Challenges include rigid compliance structures, talent shortages, financial constraints, and regulatory misalignment. By promoting industry collaboration, field testing, and modernization of regulatory practices, the paper advocates for a balanced approach that fosters innovation while maintaining grid reliability, resilience, and security .

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