Case Study: Basin Electric Power Cooperative simplifies NERC compliance with AssurX

Basin Electric Power Cooperative cuts NERC compliance tracking time by 25% with AssurX

a major generation and transmission cooperative serving three million customers was struggling to manage the complexity of NERC compliance, which involved tracking thousands of tasks across multiple business units. Using spreadsheets and calendar reminders was inefficient and risky, with non-compliance penalties exceeding $1 million per violation. The cooperative sought an automated solution and ultimately selected the AssurX Enterprise Energy Compliance System (ECOS) to address this challenge.

The solution from AssurX included Document Management and Evidence Management modules to centralize documentation, schedule recurring tasks, and automate reminders. This implementation provided immediate visibility into due tasks and eliminated an estimated 25% of the team's time previously spent on manual tracking. The system also strengthened the cooperative's internal controls and compliance posture. The AssurX platform has since been expanded to other business units and is used for reporting to senior management, positioning the organization for future audits.

Basin Electric Power Cooperative