*******TEXAS NODAL MARKET NOTICE*******

NOTICE DATE: September 17, 2010

NOTICE TYPE: Education/Training

SHORT DESCRIPTION: A Web-Based Training module for the Market Manager user interface is now available

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Nodal Accountable Executives, Nodal Transition Project Managers, Market Trial Contacts

DAY AFFECTED: September 17, 2010

LONG DESCRIPTION: The Market Manager is the user interface that Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) will use in their daily interactions with the ERCOT Market Management System (MMS). The Market Manager allows QSEs to submit and update Bids, Offers, Trades, Current Operating Plans (COPS) and other information for use in the daily operations of the Texas Nodal Market.

ERCOT has developed a web-based training module to introduce the Market Manager user interface to new users and provide ongoing reference material for users of the application. This training module is highly recommended for QSE personnel responsible for the submission and update of QSE operational information into ERCOT, including Operators, Schedulers and Traders as well as management staff who monitor the QSE’s activities in the Nodal Market.

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 Market Manager course, select “View Schedule” for the “Market Manager User Interface Training” course and then select “Enroll Online” to register using the Learning Management System (LMS).

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].

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