NOTICE DATE: October 31, 2017
NOTICE TYPE: M-A103117-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 2018 ERCOT Black Start Training early registration begins November 13, 2018
INTENDED AUDIENCE: TDSPs, QSEs and Resource Entities with Black Start and Next Start Resources
DAY AFFECTED: Early registration is available November 13 – December 15, 2017.
LONG DESCRIPTION: Early registration for the 2018 ERCOT Black Start Training begins on November 13, 2017. The 2018 training will contain two courses: Black Start Primer (optional) and annual Black Start Training.
The fee for early registration for the optional Black Start Primer will be $45 per person if registered between November 13 and December 15, 2017. The fee for early registration for the annual Black Start Training will be $155 if registered between November
13 and December 15, 2017.
The fee for the optional Black Start Primer registration received after December 15, 2017 will be $95 per person without exception. The fee for annual Black Start Training received after December 15, 2017 will be $205 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.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Session |
Course |
Training Date |
Pilot
Session* |
Black Start Primer |
January 8-9, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
January 9-11, 2018 |
|
Session 1 |
Black Start Primer |
January 29-30, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
January 30-February 1, 2018 |
|
Session 2 |
Black Start Primer |
February 5-6, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
February 6-8, 2018 |
|
Session 3 |
Black Start Primer |
February 12-13, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
February 13-15, 2018 |
|
Session 4 |
Black Start Primer |
February 19-20, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
February 20-22, 2018 |
|
Session 5 |
Black Start Primer |
February 26-27, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
February 27-March 1, 2018 |
|
Session 6 |
Black Start Primer |
March 5-6, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
March 6-8, 2018 |
|
Bad Weather (Make-up Session) |
Black Start Primer |
March 12-13, 2018 |
Black Start Training |
March 13-15, 2018 |
*Pilot Session should be attended by managers and designated required representatives exclusively.
Each training week will consist of the following.
Course |
Time |
Description |
Optional Primer Day 1 (Monday) |
1200 to 1700 |
ERCOT Black Start Restoration Strategy, basic system restoration principles, and TOP & GOP fundamentals. |
Optional Primer Day 2 (Tuesday) |
0700 to 1200 |
|
Black Start Day 1 (Tuesday) |
1300 to 1700 |
Advanced restoration principles and 2018 Black Start Plans. |
Black Start Day 2 (Wednesday) |
0700 to 1700 |
Simulation - Restoration of the ERCOT System. |
Black Start Day 3 (Thursday) |
0700 to 1200 |
Simulation - Restoration of the ERCOT System. |
Note: Lunch will NOT be provided on Black Start Primer Day 1 or Black Start Day 3. All other days include breakfast and/or lunch.
For completion of the optional Black Start Primer, ten (10) NERC approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) will be awarded. For completion of the annual Black Start Training three-day session, nineteen (19) NERC approved Continuing Education
Hours (CEHs) will be awarded, fourteen (14) of which 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
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