NOTICE DATE: August 14, 2009

NOTICE TYPE: M-B042309-02 Education and Training

SHORT DESCRIPTION: 2010 ERCOT Black Start Training

INTENDED AUDIENCE: TDSPs, Black Start and Next Start QSEs and Resources

DAY AFFECTED: Training beginning on April 5, 2010

LONG DESCRIPTION: ERCOT will host the 2010 ERCOT Black Start Training in Taylor, TX beginning April 5,2010.

There will be 12 training sessions scheduled and each session will be one and a half days, held at the ERCOT facility in Taylor, TX. The first day will start at 12:00 PM and end at 5:00 PM covering Black Start theory and the responsibilities of each entity involved in the restoration process. The second day will start at 7:00 AM and last until 5:00 PM and will focus on simulating the restoration of the ERCOT System. For completion of the day and a half training session, 15 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) will be awarded.

There is also a dry run scheduled for March 15 and 16, 2010.

ACTION REQUIRED: All Market Participants that plan to attend are requested to fill out the attached survey sheet and return to Kelly Blackmer [log in to unmask] no later than September 4, 2009.

This survey is necessary in order to plan resources for the number of classes required. Registration for classes will begin on November 16, 2009.

CONTACT: For questions regarding Black Start Training, please contact Kelly Blackmer at [log in to unmask] or (512) 248-4101.

If you have any further 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 e-mail at [log in to unmask].

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