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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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