NOTICE DATE: December 4, 2019
NOTICE TYPE: M-B120419-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 2020 ERCOT Black Start Training early registration opens January 13, 2020 for all operators who are responsible for the Day-Ahead and Real-Time operation of the ERCOT Transmission Grid.
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All Transmission Operators (TOs), Qualified Scheduling Entity (QSE) operators identified in a Black Start restoration plan, Resource Entities that represent Black Start resources, and other Entities who are notified by ERCOT that their participation is required. Attendance at Black Start training is limited to those Entities identified previously, ERCOT staff, Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), Reliability Monitor, or other Entities deemed by ERCOT to have a legitimate reliability reason to attend.
DAYS AFFECTED: Early registration will be available January 13, 2020 – March 2, 2020.
LONG DESCRIPTION: Early registration for the 2020 ERCOT Black Start Training will open for all Entities on the date specified above. The annual Black Start Training will consist of advanced restoration principles and 2020 Black Start Plans, Lecture and Simulation regarding the Restoration of the ERCOT System onsite at the ERCOT Taylor Training Facility. For completion of the three-day session, up to twenty-five (25) NERC- approved Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) may be awarded, sixteen (16) of which will count toward the ERCOT/Simulation requirement.
The fee for early registration is $500 per person if registered between January 13, 2020 and March 2, 2020. The fee for registration after March 2, 2020 is $600 per person.
Registration fees are non-refundable regardless of the reason for the cancellation.
Please see the registration information sheet attached to this Market Notice for registration and training details.
COURSE SCHEDULE
| Session |
Training Date |
| Pilot Session* |
February 25-27, 2020 |
| Session 1 |
March 17-19, 2020 |
| Session 2 |
March 24-26, 2020 |
| Session 3 |
March 31-April 2, 2020 |
| Session 4 |
April 7-9, 2020 |
| Session 5 |
April 14-16, 2020 |
| Session 6 |
April 21-23, 2020 |
*Pilot Session should be attended by managers and designated required representatives.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In addition to the Entities listed above, this notice is also issued to the compliance contacts for all Texas Regional Entity Transmission Operators and Generator Operators. Only Generator Operators with Black Start Resources are required to attend.
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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