Current Nodal Operating Guides
View the most recent version of the Nodal Operating Guide below. Find historical versions in the Nodal Operating Guide Library.
Projected Operating Guides implementation and retirement dates (related to Texas Nodal Market Implementation) can be found in the Nodal Protocol Transition Plan.
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Section 1: Overview
(10/06/2011, .doc, 197 KB) -
Section 2: System Operations and Control Requirements
(10/27/2011, .doc, 189.5 KB) -
Section 3: Resource Testing and Qualification Procedures
(12/12/2011, .doc, 100.5 KB) -
Section 4: Emergency Operation
(12/13/2011, .doc, 152 KB) -
Section 5: Network Operations Modeling Requirements
(01/10/2012, .doc, 54.5 KB) -
Section 6: Disturbance Monitoring and System Protection
(09/30/2011, .doc, 143 KB) -
Section 7: Telemetry and Communication
(07/28/2011, .doc, 145 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment A: Detailed Black Start Information
(10/06/2011, .doc, 56.5 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment B: Relay Misoperation Report
(09/30/2011, .doc, 70.5 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment C: Turbine Governor Speed Tests
(12/12/2011, .doc, 161 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment D: Seasonal Unit Net Real Power Capability Verification
(11/22/2010, .doc, 31.5 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment E: Black Start Plan Template
(10/06/2011, .doc, 47.5 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment F: Seasonal Hydro Responsive Reserve Net Capability Verification
(11/22/2010, .doc, 30.5 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment G: Load Resource Tests
(11/22/2010, .doc, 36.5 KB) -
Section 8 - Attachment H: Unit Alternative Fuel Capability
(11/22/2010, .doc, 157 KB) -
Section 9 - Monitoring Programs
(10/06/2011, .doc, 138.5 KB) -
Table of Contents
(01/03/2012, .doc, 47.5 KB)