NOTICE DATE:  April 30, 2008

NOTICE TYPE:  R-A040308-03 UPDATE- Location Change: Education and Training - Training Announcement – ERCOT Retail 101:  Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market.

 

CLASSIFICATION: Public 

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  The location of the ERCOT Retail 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market has changed. It will no longer be held at ERCOT - MET Center due to a scheduling conflict.

 

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  ERCOT Retail Market

 

LONG DESCRIPTION:  The location of the ERCOT Retail 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market has changed. It will no longer be held at ERCOT - MET Center due to a scheduling conflict.  The ERCOT Retail 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market training will be held at the Marriott- Austin Airport South- Conference Room Gallery C.

 

For overnight guests, ERCOT has negotiated a rate of $139/night with the Marriott- Austin Airport South. Following is a link to hotel site. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ausap-austin-airport-marriott-south/

 

 When:          Thursday, May 15, 2008

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Where:          Marriott- Austin Airport South

Conference Room Gallery C

            4415 South IH-35

                        Austin, Texas 78744

 

Target Audience:  This course is intended for representatives of new ERCOT Retail Market Participants, those looking to enter the Texas Retail Market, or new employees of existing Market Participant organizations wanting a general knowledge of Retail Market Tools.  (This course is a high level overview and will not include the level of detail desired by some current Market Participants needing extensive review of the ERCOT Retail Market rules and processes.) The course is open to the public as well, subject to space availability (see below).  

 

Deadline to register for ERCOT Retail 101 is Monday, May 5, 2008.

Training room capacity for this seminar is 50 people.  Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis so please keep this in mind when registering.  Due to limited space and materials, we cannot guarantee access to the session without prior registration.

 

Confirmation is subject to ERCOT receiving the required registration through ERCOT’s Learning Management System (LMS).  If registration is not received, attendees may not be assured of participation in this training.  If sufficient interest is shown, additional seminars may be scheduled.

 

Note:  ERCOT reserves the right to reschedule the class for a future date if there is not sufficient interest in the course offering. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Registration for this course will be through ERCOT’s Learning Management System (LMS).  To access the LMS, please use the link from the ERCOT 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Market, http://www.ercot.com/services/training/ercot101.html on the training page of www.ercot.com.

The first time you access the site, you will need to create an account.  Use the mouse to click the link to create an account and complete the information requested.  Then click the “Create My Account” link.  Once your account has been created you can click “Sign In” and you will be directed to the “My Courses” page.   Upon logging into the LMS, the participant should select the course R.ERCOT101 – Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Market.

 

The only way to register for the May ERCOT Retail 101 is through the registration tool.  Emailed RSVP’s will not be accepted. 

 

Attached you will find a high level agenda of the topics being covered.  This same information can also be found on the ERCOT website link noted above.  A map and a list of area hotels have also been attached for your convenience. 

 

Training material will be provided at the training.  Presentations used in the ERCOT Retail 101 will be posted to www.ercot.com after the training has occurred.

 

Attention:  Current MarkeTrak Users and Submitters of Inadvertent Gain issues –

Members of the Inadvertent Gain Task Force have developed a high-level course on Resolving Inadvertent Gain Issues. This course will be given as a half day workshop on May 16, 2008

 

In addition, on May 16, 2008 Retail Client Services is offering a half day workshop that will provide a detailed demonstration of MarkeTrak. The MarkeTrak Workshop is intended for current Market Participants whose day to day responsibilities include the use of MarkeTrak. 

 

Attendees need to have a basic knowledge of MarkeTrak and have been issued a digital certificate.  To register, please use the link on the Training page at, http://www.ercot.com/services/training/index.html. Please note that there is a separate registration for each of these workshops.

 

The location has not changed for the Resolving Inadvertent Gain Issues and MarkeTrak Workshops on Friday, May 16th. These workshops will be held at ERCOT - MET Center in Room 206A.

 

CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Retail Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via e-mail at [log in to unmask] .

 

FC\TR

 

From: ERCOT Client Relations
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Subject: R-A040308-02 REMINDER: Education and Training - Training Announcement - ERCOT Retail 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market

 

NOTICE DATE:  April 24, 2008

NOTICE TYPE:  R-A040308-02 REMINDER: Education and Training - Training Announcement – ERCOT Retail 101:  Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market.

 

CLASSIFICATION: Public 

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Preparations are underway for the next Retail Market Participant training on May 15, 2008 - ERCOT Retail 101:  Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market.

 

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  ERCOT Retail Market

 

LONG DESCRIPTION:  Preparations are underway for the next Retail Market Participant training.  During this one day seminar, the Retail Client Services team will provide a high level overview of the following retail related topics: 

 

This course will be a high level discussion of ERCOT’s history and current roles as well as how ERCOT communicates in the Market.  We will also cover the Working Group committee structure (with emphasis on Retail committees) as well as an overview of Texas SET transactions.  Attendees will also receive a basic introduction to the tools available in the Texas Retail Market, which include MarkeTrak, Reports and Extracts, and the Texas Market Link (TML).

 

When:            Thursday, May 15, 2008

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Where:          ERCOT MET Center

            7620 Metro Center Drive

                        Austin, Texas 78744

 

Target Audience:  This course is intended for representatives of new ERCOT Retail Market Participants, those looking to enter the Texas Retail Market, or new employees of existing Market Participant organizations wanting a general knowledge of Retail Market Tools.  (This course is a high level overview and will not include the level of detail desired by some current Market Participants needing extensive review of the ERCOT Retail Market rules and processes.) The course is open to the public as well, subject to space availability (see below).  

 

Deadline to register for ERCOT Retail 101 is Monday, May 5, 2008.

Training room capacity for this seminar is 50 people.  Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis so please keep this in mind when registering.  Due to limited space and materials, we cannot guarantee access to the session without prior registration.

 

Confirmation is subject to ERCOT receiving the required registration through ERCOT’s Learning Management System (LMS).  If registration is not received, attendees may not be assured of participation in this training.  If sufficient interest is shown, additional seminars may be scheduled.

 

Note:  ERCOT reserves the right to reschedule the class for a future date if there is not sufficient interest in the course offering. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Registration for this course will be through ERCOT’s Learning Management System (LMS).  To access the LMS, please use the link from the ERCOT 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Market, http://www.ercot.com/services/training/ercot101.html on the training page of www.ercot.com.

The first time you access the site, you will need to create an account.  Use the mouse to click the link to create an account and complete the information requested.  Then click the “Create My Account” link.  Once your account has been created you can click “Sign In” and you will be directed to the “My Courses” page.   Upon logging into the LMS, the participant should select the course R.ERCOT101 – Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Market.

 

The only way to register for the May ERCOT Retail 101 is through the registration tool.  Emailed RSVP’s will not be accepted. 

 

Attached you will find a high level agenda of the topics being covered.  This same information can also be found on the ERCOT website link noted above.  A map and a list of area hotels have also been attached for your convenience. 

 

Training material will be provided at the training.  Presentations used in the ERCOT Retail 101 will be posted to www.ercot.com after the training has occurred.

 

Attention:  Current MarkeTrak Users and Submitters of Inadvertent Gain issues –

Members of the Inadvertent Gain Task Force have developed a high-level course on Resolving Inadvertent Gain Issues. This course will be given as a half day workshop on May 16, 2008

 

In addition, on May 16, 2008 Retail Client Services is offering a half day workshop that will provide a detailed demonstration of MarkeTrak. The MarkeTrak Workshop is intended for current Market Participants whose day to day responsibilities include the use of MarkeTrak. 

 

Attendees need to have a basic knowledge of MarkeTrak and have been issued a digital certificate.  To register, please use the link on the Training page at, http://www.ercot.com/services/training/index.html. Please note that there is a separate registration for each of these workshops.

 

CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Retail Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via e-mail at [log in to unmask] .

 

FC\TR

 

From: ERCOT Client Relations
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:22 AM
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Subject: R-A040308-01 Education and Training - Training Announcement - ERCOT Retail 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market

 

NOTICE DATE:  April 3, 2008

NOTICE TYPE:  R-A040308-01 Education and Training - Training Announcement – ERCOT Retail 101:  Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market.

 

CLASSIFICATION: Public 

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Preparations are underway for the next Retail Market Participant training on May 15, 2008 - ERCOT Retail 101:  Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Electric Market.

 

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  ERCOT Retail Market

 

LONG DESCRIPTION:  Preparations are underway for the next Retail Market Participant training.  During this one day seminar, the Retail Client Services team will provide a high level overview of the following retail related topics: 

 

This course will be a high level discussion of ERCOT’s history and current roles as well as how ERCOT communicates in the Market.  We will also cover the Working Group committee structure (with emphasis on Retail committees) as well as an overview of Texas SET transactions.  Attendees will also receive a basic introduction to the tools available in the Texas Retail Market, which include MarkeTrak, Reports and Extracts, and the Texas Market Link (TML).

 

When:            Thursday, May 15, 2008

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Where:          ERCOT MET Center

            7620 Metro Center Drive

                        Austin, Texas 78744

 

Target Audience:  This course is intended for representatives of new ERCOT Retail Market Participants, those looking to enter the Texas Retail Market, or new employees of existing Market Participant organizations wanting a general knowledge of Retail Market Tools.  (This course is a high level overview and will not include the level of detail desired by some current Market Participants needing extensive review of the ERCOT Retail Market rules and processes.) The course is open to the public as well, subject to space availability (see below).  

 

Deadline to register for ERCOT Retail 101 is Monday, May 5, 2008.

Training room capacity for this seminar is 50 people.  Registrations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis so please keep this in mind when registering.  Due to limited space and materials, we cannot guarantee access to the session without prior registration.

 

Confirmation is subject to ERCOT receiving the required registration through ERCOT’s Learning Management System (LMS).  If registration is not received, attendees may not be assured of participation in this training.  If sufficient interest is shown, additional seminars may be scheduled.

 

Note:  ERCOT reserves the right to reschedule the class for a future date if there is not sufficient interest in the course offering. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Registration for this course will be through ERCOT’s Learning Management System (LMS).  To access the LMS, please use the link from the ERCOT 101: Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Market, http://www.ercot.com/services/training/ercot101.html on the training page of www.ercot.com.

The first time you access the site, you will need to create an account.  Use the mouse to click the link to create an account and complete the information requested.  Then click the “Create My Account” link.  Once your account has been created you can click “Sign In” and you will be directed to the “My Courses” page.   Upon logging into the LMS, the participant should select the course R.ERCOT101 – Understanding the Tools of the Texas Retail Market.

 

The only way to register for the May ERCOT Retail 101 is through the registration tool.  Emailed RSVP’s will not be accepted. 

 

Attached you will find a high level agenda of the topics being covered.  This same information can also be found on the ERCOT website link noted above.  A map and a list of area hotels have also been attached for your convenience. 

 

Training material will be provided at the training.  Presentations used in the ERCOT Retail 101 will be posted to www.ercot.com after the training has occurred.

 

Attention:  Current MarkeTrak Users and Submitters of Inadvertent Gain issues –

Members of the Inadvertent Gain Task Force have developed a high-level course on Resolving Inadvertent Gain Issues. This course will be given as a half day workshop on May 16, 2008

 

In addition, on May 16, 2008 Retail Client Services is offering a half day workshop that will provide a detailed demonstration of MarkeTrak. The MarkeTrak Workshop is intended for current Market Participants whose day to day responsibilities include the use of MarkeTrak. 

 

Attendees need to have a basic knowledge of MarkeTrak and have been issued a digital certificate.  To register, please use the link on the Training page at, http://www.ercot.com/services/training/index.html. Please note that there is a separate registration for each of these workshops.

 

CONTACT: If you have any questions, please contact your ERCOT Retail Account Manager. You may also call the general ERCOT Client Services phone number at (512) 248-3900 or contact ERCOT Client Services via e-mail at [log in to unmask] .

 

FC\TR