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NOTICE DATE:  October 31, 2017
NOTICE TYPE:   M-A103117-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  2018 ERCOT Black Start Training early registration begins November 13, 2018
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  TDSPs, QSEs and Resource Entities with Black Start and Next Start Resources
DAY AFFECTED:  Early registration is available November 13 - December 15, 2017.
LONG DESCRIPTION:  Early registration for the 2018 ERCOT Black Start Training begins on November 13, 2017. The 2018 training will contain two courses: Black Start Primer (optional) and annual Black Start Training. The fee for early registration for the optional Black Start Primer will be $45 per person if registered between November 13 and December 15, 2017. The fee for early registration for the annual Black Start Training will be $155 if registered between November 13 and December 15, 2017.
The fee for the optional Black Start Primer registration received after December 15, 2017 will be $95 per person without exception. The fee for annual Black Start Training received after December 15, 2017 will be $205 per person without exception.
Registration fees are non-refundable regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Please see the registration information sheet attached to this Notice for registration and training details.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Session

Course

Training Date

Pilot Session*

Black Start Primer

January 8-9, 2018

Black Start Training

January 9-11, 2018

Session 1

Black Start Primer

January 29-30, 2018

Black Start Training

January 30-February 1, 2018

Session 2

Black Start Primer

February 5-6, 2018

Black Start Training

February 6-8, 2018

Session 3

Black Start Primer

February 12-13, 2018

Black Start Training

February 13-15, 2018

Session 4

Black Start Primer

February 19-20, 2018

Black Start Training

February 20-22, 2018

Session 5

Black Start Primer

February 26-27, 2018

Black Start Training

February 27-March 1, 2018

Session 6

Black Start Primer

March 5-6, 2018

Black Start Training

March 6-8, 2018

Bad Weather (Make-up Session)

Black Start Primer

March 12-13, 2018

Black Start Training

March 13-15, 2018


*Pilot Session should be attended by managers and designated required representatives exclusively.
Each training week will consist of the following.
Course

Time

Description

Optional Primer Day 1
(Monday)

1200 to 1700

ERCOT Black Start Restoration Strategy, basic system restoration principles, and TOP & GOP fundamentals.

Optional Primer Day 2
(Tuesday)

0700 to 1200

Black Start Day 1
(Tuesday)

1300 to 1700

Advanced restoration principles and 2018 Black Start Plans.

Black Start Day 2
(Wednesday)

0700 to 1700

Simulation - Restoration of the ERCOT System.

Black Start Day 3
(Thursday)

0700 to 1200

Simulation - Restoration of the ERCOT System.


Note: Lunch will NOT be provided on Black Start Primer Day 1 or Black Start Day 3. All other days include breakfast and/or lunch.
For completion of the optional Black Start Primer, ten (10) NERC approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) will be awarded. For completion of the annual Black Start Training three-day session, nineteen (19) NERC approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) will be awarded, fourteen (14) of which will count toward the ERCOT/Simulation requirement.
ERCOT requests participation from all Transmission Operators (TOPs) and Generator Operator (GOP) operations personnel from resources identified in a Transmission Operator's Black Start plan.
CONTACT:  If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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