NOTICE DATE:  October 18, 2016
NOTICE TYPE:  M-A101816-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION:  2017 ERCOT Black Start Training early registration begins November 7, 2016
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  TDSPs, QSEs and Resource Entities with Black Start and Next Start Resources
DAY AFFECTED:  Early registration is available November 7 - December 9, 2016
LONG DESCRIPTION:  Early registration for the 2017 ERCOT Black Start Training begins on November 7, 2016. The fee for early registration will be $225 per person if registered between November 7 and December 9, 2016. The fee for registration received after December 9, 2016 will be $325 per person without exception. Registration fees are non-refundable regardless of the reason for cancellation.
Please see the registration information sheet attached to this Notice for registration and training details.
ERCOT will host the 2017 ERCOT Black Start Training in Taylor, TX beginning January 31 - February 2, 2017.
A pilot session and each of the six training sessions will consist of the following.
Day 1

12:30 CPT to 17:00

Black Start theory and the responsibilities of entities in the restoration process

Day 2

07:00 CPT to 17:00

Simulation - Restoration of the ERCOT System

Day 3

07:00 CPT to 12:00

Simulation - Restoration of the ERCOT System

Note:  Lunch will be provided from 12:00 to 1:00 on Day 2. Breakfast will be provided from 6:30 to 7:00 on Day 2 and Day 3.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Session

Training Date

Pilot Session *

January 10-12, 2017

Session 1

January 31-February 2, 2017

Session 2

February 7-9, 2017

Session 3

February 14-16, 2017

Session 4

February 21-23, 2017

Session 5

February 28-March 2, 2017

Session 6

March 7-9, 2017

Bad Weather (Make-up Session)

March 14-16, 2017


*Pilot Session should be attended by managers and designated required representatives exclusively.
For completion of the three day training session, nineteen (19) NERC approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) will be awarded. Fourteen (14) of the CEHs will count toward the ERCOT/Simulation requirement.
ERCOT requests participation from all Transmission Operators (TOPs) and Generator Operator (GOP) operations personnel from resources identified in a Transmission Operator's Black Start plan.
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]>.
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