Generation 101
Generation 101 is a 16-hour course, the first of three extended courses to supplement the Basic Training Program course. This course covers the operations requirement for qualified scheduling entities (QSEs) with generation facilities to operate proficiently in the ERCOT nodal market.
This course includes:
- The basics of operating with ERCOT.
- Demonstration of the details of receiving base points and load frequency control information from ERCOT and providing participation information back to ERCOT for feedback into ERCOT control systems.
- The steps taken to manage compliance and enforcement when forced outages and delayed starts occur.
This course is not currently open for registration.
Prerequisites: ERCOT Nodal 101, Basic Training Program
Note: Attendees are required to take the above prerequisite courses. The Generation 101course will be taught assuming that the student possesses a thorough understanding of the information covered in the prerequisite courses listed above prior to attending.
This course is designed to provide key operations information for all power generating companies (PGCs) including generation operation personnel from cooperatives, and municipalities. The course is intended for market participant personnel who are part of the real-time operation of QSEs with generation resources including real-time dispatchers and controllers their support operations engineers, EMS-AGC engineers, engineering technicians, IT staff, and others.
Access Readiness criteria for more in-depth information on target attendees and class hours.
This course is not currently open for registration.
Prerequisites: ERCOT Nodal 101, Basic Training Program
Note: Attendees are required to take the above prerequisite courses. The Generation 101course will be taught assuming that the student possesses a thorough understanding of the information covered in the prerequisite courses listed above prior to attending.
Please check back frequently for updated course schedules.
If this course meets the criteria for the NERC Continuing Education Program, an application will be submitted at the appropriate time. Please check back for updates regarding course continuing education certification.
Download Texas Nodal Program training class materials and presentations in PDF format. As new classes are offered, key materials will be posted here.
Course materials for instructor-led courses will be provided in hardcopy on the day of the class.
