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NOTICE DATE:  February 23, 2017

NOTICE TYPE:  R-A022217-02 Release-Retail

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Upgrade of the MarkeTrak Application in the Retail Market Test Environment

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Retail Electric Providers (REPs) and Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs)

DAY AFFECTED:  March 13, 2017

LONG DESCRIPTION:  ERCOT will be updating the version of the MarkeTrak Application in the Retail Market Test Environment on March 13, 2017.  Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with interface changes.  No significant functionality changes are anticipated at this time.  Access to MarkeTrak in the Retail Market Test Environment requires an environment-specific ERCOT Digital Certificate.

The upgrade remains scheduled for a production release the weekend of March 26, 2017.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Notifications will continue to be provided as relevant dates approach. Additional specifications and updates are available via the Texas Data Transport and MarkeTrak Systems (TDTMS) Working Group.

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].

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NOTICE DATE:  February 22, 2017

NOTICE TYPE:  R-A022217-01 Release-Retail

SHORT DESCRIPTION:  Upgrade of the MarkeTrak Application and Retail Processing Outage

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Retail Electric Providers (REPs) and Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs)

DAY AFFECTED:  March 25, 2017 7:00 PM to March 27, 2017 12:00 AM

LONG DESCRIPTION:  ERCOT will be upgrading the version of the MarkeTrak Application in the production environment March 25, 2017 7:00 PM to March 27, 2017 12:00 AM.  No significant functionality changes are anticipated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  The following ERCOT systems will be impacted during the implementation period.

A follow-up Market Notice will be provided if it is determined that additional time is necessary to complete the upgrade following approval of an outage extension.

Information on upcoming releases can be found on the Project Priority List (PPL).

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].

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