*******TEXAS NODAL MARKET NOTICE*******
NOTICE DATE:  August 12, 2010
NOTICE TYPE:  Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  A new Web-Based Training course for Generation 101 (Real-Time Operations) is now available
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Nodal Accountable Executives, Nodal Transition Project Managers, Market Trial Contacts
DAY AFFECTED:  August 12, 2010
LONG DESCRIPTION:  ERCOT has published a Web-Based Training version of the Generation 101 (Real-Time Operations) course. Generation 101 is provided by ERCOT as the first of two extended courses to supplement the Basic Training Program course. Generation 101 focuses on Real-Time Operations of the ERCOT Nodal Market while a second course, Generation 201, focuses on Day-Ahead Operations. Both of these courses are primarily targeted at Qualified Scheduling Entities with generation Resources.
The course has six modules that provide a general review of the various components of the Nodal market before diving in for a detailed discussion of the Adjustment Period and Real Time Operations. The six modules are as follows:

 1.  Nodal Market Overview
 2.  Day-Ahead Operations
 3.  Adjustment Period
 4.  Operating Period
 5.  Emergency Operation Conditions
 6.  Performance Monitoring
Note:  Module 6 (Performance Monitoring) is still under construction and is expected to be available in September.
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 Generation 101 course, select "View Schedule" for the "Generation 101<http://nodal.ercot.com/training/courses/nc10.html>" course and then select "Enroll Online" to register using the Learning Management System.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Market Participant training is an integral part of ERCOT's efforts to help Market Participants transition to the ERCOT Nodal Market. This course is part of a series of instructor-led and web-based training courses available to Market Participants.
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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