*******TEXAS NODAL MARKET NOTICE*******
NOTICE DATE:  August 5, 2010
NOTICE TYPE:  Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  ERCOT has scheduled a WebEx training session for QSEs and REs on the Outage Scheduler user interface
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nodal Accountable Executives, Nodal Transition Project Managers, Market Trial Contacts, QSEs and REs
DAY AFFECTED:  Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 09:00 - 12:00 CDT

LONG DESCRIPTION:  A new Outage Scheduler application is being implemented as part of the package of applications for the Nodal Market. The Outage Scheduler is the primary tool for managing transmission and Resource outages as well as providing outage information to Market Participants. Transmission Service Providers (TSPs) and Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) will use the new Outage Scheduler user interface to submit outages and coordinate outage related activities with ERCOT. ERCOT has developed a user guide along with a web-based user interface training module to introduce the user interface and provide ongoing reference material for end users of the application.
ERCOT has already conducted three instructor-led training sessions during June and July on the Outage Scheduler for TSPs, QSEs and Resource Entities (REs). This additional WebEx session will focus on how QSEs and REs will manage outages related to Resources and Resource Entity owned Transmission Facilities.
The training session is intended to:
*         Review ERCOT market rules related to outage coordination
*         Describe roles and responsibilities for ERCOT and Market Participants
*         Introduce the use and design of the Outage Scheduler
*         Demonstrate the basic functions of the Outage Scheduler
*         Describe the interfaces between the Outage Scheduler and other Nodal Market applications.
Personnel from QSEs and REs that will either submit or maintain outage information on the Outage Scheduler as well as those that may need to generate reports on outages are encouraged to attend this training session.
ACTION REQUIRED:  To access this and other Nodal market training courses, go to the Nodal training website at http://nodal.ercot.com/training/courses/index.html. To access the Outage Scheduler User Interface web-based training course, select "View Schedule" for the "Outage Scheduler Market User Interface Training<http://nodal.ercot.com/training/courses/osmui.html>" course and then select "Enroll Online" to register using the LMS. User guides for the User Interface can be found at http://nodal.ercot.com/readiness/markettrials/os/index.html .
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  See below for WebEx meeting details:
Topic: Outage Scheduler User Interface Training for QSEs
Date:  Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Time:  09:00 - 12:00 (CDT)
Meeting Number: 356 006 633
Meeting Password: Osui123!!
Please click the link below to see more information, or to join the meeting.
To join the online meeting:
1. Go to https://ercot.webex.com/ercot/j.php?ED=138770502&UID=483039262&PW=NMDBkM2IwYWQ3&RT=MiM3
2. Enter your name and email address.
3. Enter the meeting password: Osui123!!
4. Click "Join Now".
To join the teleconference:
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 866-469-3239
Meeting Number: 356 006 633
To access this and other Nodal Market training courses, go to the Nodal training website at http://nodal.ercot.com/training/courses/index.html. Select "View Schedule" for the class you are interested in attending, and then select "Enroll Online" to register using the LMS.
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 Nodal Training via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
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