EPG Solutions

Electric utilities operate in one of the most heavily regulated industries in the country. From NERC Reliability Standards and CIP cybersecurity requirements to FERC market rules, state utility commissions, SPP protocols, environmental regulations, and evolving federal mandates around renewables and grid resilience—staying compliant isn't optional. It's essential to protect reliability, avoid penalties, maintain public trust, and keep rates fair for the communities you serve.
But compliance can feel overwhelming: constant standard updates, detailed documentation demands, audit preparations, evidence collection across departments, and the need to prove ongoing adherence without disrupting daily operations. Non-compliance risks fines, forced outages, reputational damage, and added scrutiny that diverts resources from core grid work.
As your Midwest-based partner deeply embedded in the electric utility world, EPG Solutions brings practical, utility-first compliance support. We don't just check boxes—we help you build sustainable programs that embed compliance into everyday operations, reduce risk, and free your team to focus on delivering reliable power.
Our Support Delivers Peace of Mind and Real Efficiency:
NERC & Regional Compliance Expertise — Full-spectrum assistance with NERC Reliability Standards (including PRC, FAC, CIP, MOD, and more), SPP-specific requirements, and regional entity obligations. We help map standards to your processes, identify gaps, and implement controls that are effective and operationally feasible.
Cybersecurity & CIP Program Development — We guide utilities through BES Cyber System identification, Electronic Security Perimeters (ESP), CIP-005 through CIP-014 compliance, supply-chain risk management, personnel risk assessments, and incident reporting. Our approach emphasizes practical implementation—secure without unnecessary complexity—so you pass audits confidently.
Audit Preparation & Mock Audits — We conduct thorough internal readiness reviews, evidence gap analysis, and simulated audits that mirror real regional entity processes. Your team gets clear feedback, prioritized action plans, and coaching to handle auditor questions smoothly and professionally.
Evidence Management & Documentation Tools — Custom workflows and software integrations to streamline evidence collection, version control, retention, and reporting. We help automate routine compliance tasks (like CIP evidence gathering or reliability standard attestations) so your staff spends less time on paperwork and more on prevention.
Regulatory Change Management — Proactive tracking of proposed and final rule changes—from NERC ballot results to FERC orders and SPP market notices. We provide impact assessments, implementation roadmaps, and training to ensure your utility adapts quickly and cost-effectively.
Cross-Functional Coordination — We bridge gaps between operations, IT/OT, legal, finance, and compliance teams. Our utility-experienced consultants facilitate workshops, develop integrated compliance calendars, and create clear accountability structures that make compliance a shared responsibility rather than a siloed burden.
We're not consultants who show up for a project and disappear—we're long-term partners who understand the Midwest utility context: tight budgets, seasonal demands, rural service territories, and the priority of ratepayer protection. Our solutions are designed to minimize disruption, control costs, and build internal capability so your compliance program grows stronger over time.
Whether you're facing an upcoming NERC audit cycle, implementing new CIP-013 supply-chain rules, navigating SPP market changes, or building a more resilient compliance framework amid grid modernization, EPG Solutions is your trusted Midwest ally—here to help you stay ahead of requirements so the grid remains safe, reliable, and compliant for everyone who depends on it.
Ready to turn regulatory compliance from a challenge into a strength? Contact EPG Solutions today. Let's build a program that's practical, effective, and tailored to your utility's real-world needs.