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Current Nodal Operating Guides

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Section 1: Overview
Feb 1, 2026 - docx - 64.2 KB
Section 2: System Operations and Control Requirements
Aug 1, 2026 - docx - 163 KB
Section 3: ERCOT and Market Participant Responsibilities
Dec 5, 2025 - docx - 64.4 KB
Section 4: Emergency Operation
Dec 5, 2025 - docx - 75.7 KB
Section 5: Network Operations Modeling Requirements
Dec 5, 2025 - docx - 37.3 KB
Section 6: Disturbance Monitoring and System Protection
Aug 1, 2026 - docx - 93.6 KB
Section 7: Telemetry and Communication
Feb 1, 2026 - doc - 266 KB
Section 8 - Attachment A: Detailed Black Start Information
Jun 28, 2019 - doc - 56.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment B: Relay Misoperation Report
Jun 28, 2019 - doc - 32 KB
Section 8 - Attachment C: Turbine Governor Speed Tests
Dec 5, 2025 - docx - 129.8 KB
Section 8 - Attachment D: Seasonal Unit Net Real Power Capability Verification
Jan 31, 2022 - doc - 33.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment E: Black Start Plan Template
Jun 28, 2019 - doc - 55 KB
Section 8 - Attachment F: Seasonal Generation Resource Operating in Synchronous Condenser Fast-Response Mode Responsive Reserve Net Capability Verification
Mar 1, 2020 - doc - 31.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment G: Load Resource Tests
Jun 9, 2023 - doc - 38 KB
Section 8 - Attachment H: Unit Alternative Fuel Capability
Jun 28, 2019 - doc - 152.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment I: Black Start Resource Availability Test Form
Jun 28, 2019 - doc - 35 KB
Section 8 - Attachment J: Initial and Sustained Measurements for Primary Frequency Response
Dec 1, 2024 - doc - 737 KB
Section 8 - Attachment K: Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) Template
Nov 1, 2023 - doc - 44.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment L: Emergency Operations Plan
Dec 1, 2024 - doc - 42.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment M: Selecting Buses for Capturing Sequence of Events Recording and Fault Recording Data
Aug 1, 2024 - doc - 46.5 KB
Section 8 - Attachment N: Procedure for Calculating RRS MW Limits for Individual Resources to Provide RRS Using Primary Frequency Response
Dec 5, 2025 - docx - 63.3 KB
Section 9: Monitoring Programs
Aug 1, 2026 - docx - 46.4 KB
Section 10: Market Data Transparency
Dec 31, 2020 - doc - 51.5 KB
Section 11: Constraint Management Plans and Remedial Action Schemes
Aug 1, 2026 - docx - 57.2 KB