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From: ERCOT Client Services Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 5:01 PM To: [log in to unmask] Cc: 1 ERCOT Client Service Reps; [log in to unmask] Subject: FW: M-C030714-01 ERCOT to provide training related to the implementation of the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) NOTICE DATE: April 2, 2014 NOTICE TYPE: M-C030714-02 Education/Training SHORT DESCRIPTION: WebEx Information provided for upcoming Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) Workshops INTENDED AUDIENCE: ERCOT Market Participants DAY AFFECTED: See workshop schedule below LONG DESCRIPTION: Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 568 and other related Protocols revisions will create a Real-Time Reserve Price Adder Based on an Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC). To prepare Market Participants for this substantial market change, ERCOT will conduct three workshops during the month of April. All three workshops will include the same topics, but are being offered in the Houston, Dallas and Austin areas in order to reach out to the greatest number of Market Participants. WebEx information for the Houston and Austin workshops is provided below; the workshop in Garland will not be available via WebEx. A high-level agenda of the topics being covered can be found on the ERCOT training webpage<http://www.ercot.com/services/training/course/107>. ORDC Workshops WebEx Information April 7, 2014 09:00 to 5:00 Houston, TX CenterPoint Tower Auditorium 1111 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002 https://ercot.webex.com<https://ercot.webex.com/ercot/j.php?MTID=m6f63a151bae278ef2638cd58760d2909> Teleconference: 1-877-668-4493 Meeting number: 650 513 992 Meeting Password: ORDC April 16, 2014 09:00 to 5:00 Garland, TX Garland Fire Administration Building 1500 East State Highway 66 Garland, TX 75040 April 18, 2014 09:00 to 5:00 Austin, TX ERCOT Austin<http://www.ercot.com/about/locations/> 7620 Metro Center Dr. Austin, TX 78744 https://ercot.webex.com<https://ercot.webex.com/ercot/j.php?MTID=m4802019029e4e19edd400f78d410007f> Teleconference: 1-877-668-4493 Meeting number: 656 348 688 Meeting Password: ORDC ACTION REQUIRED: To reserve a seat to attend one of the workshops in person, please register via ERCOT's Learning Management System<https://www.ercottraining.com/lms/default.asp> (LMS). The first time you access the LMS, you will need to create an account. 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, click "Sign In" and you will be directed to the "My Courses" page. Scroll down to Nodal Market Workshops (M), click the M.ORDC Workshop link and register for the instructor-led class. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For attendees via WebEx, there is no need to register for the workshop. 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 Client Services via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. If you are receiving email from an ERCOT distribution list that you no longer wish to receive, please follow this link in order to unsubscribe from this list: http://lists.ercot.com. mm From: Notice_Training [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of ERCOT Client Services Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:24 PM To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: M-C030714-01 ERCOT to provide training related to the implementation of the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) NOTICE DATE: March 7, 2014 NOTICE TYPE: M-C030714-01 Education/Training SHORT DESCRIPTION: ERCOT to provide training related to the implementation of the Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC) INTENDED AUDIENCE: ERCOT Market Participants DAY AFFECTED: See workshop schedule below LONG DESCRIPTION: Nodal Protocol Revision Request (NPRR) 568 and other related Protocols revisions will create a Real-Time Reserve Price Adder Based on an Operating Reserve Demand Curve (ORDC). To prepare Market Participants for this substantial market change, ERCOT will conduct three workshops during the month of April. All three workshops will include the same topics, but are being offered in the Houston, Dallas and Austin areas in order to reach out to the greatest number of Market Participants. Agenda for each workshop 1. Presentation introducing the following topics: a. Purpose of ORDC b. Overview of changes c. Calculation of On-line Reserve Price Adder d. Settlement Impacts i. Generation and Load Resources ii. Energy and Ancillary Services 2. Overview of ORDC-related data on MIS 3. Q&A with Panel of Experts ORDC Workshops April 7, 2014 09:00 to 5:00 Houston, TX CenterPoint Tower Auditorium 1111 Louisiana St. Houston, TX 77002 April 16, 2014 09:00 to 5:00 Garland, TX Garland Fire Administration Building 1500 East State Highway 66 Garland, TX 75040 April 18, 2014 09:00 to 5:00 Austin, TX ERCOT Austin<http://www.ercot.com/about/locations/> 7620 Metro Center Dr. Austin, TX 78744 ACTION REQUIRED: Please register for the course via ERCOT's Learning Management System<https://www.ercottraining.com/lms/default.asp> (LMS). The first time you access the LMS, you will need to create an account. 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, click "Sign In" and you will be directed to the "My Courses" page. Scroll down to Nodal Market Workshops (M), click the M.ORDC Workshop link and register for the instructor-led class. 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 Client Services via email at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. If you are receiving email from an ERCOT distribution list that you no longer wish to receive, please follow this link in order to unsubscribe from this list: http://lists.ercot.com. dg