Current Nodal Operating Guides

View the most recent version of the Nodal Operating Guides below. Find historical versions in the Nodal Operating Guides Library.

Section 1: Overview

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 145.5 KB

Section 2: System Operations and Control Requirements

Apr 1, 2025 - docx - 163.7 KB

Section 3: ERCOT and Market Participant Responsibilities

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 150 KB

Section 4: Emergency Operation

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 172 KB

Section 5: Network Operations Modeling Requirements

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 58.5 KB

Section 6: Disturbance Monitoring and System Protection

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 239 KB

Section 7: Telemetry and Communication

Nov 1, 2023 - doc - 282 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 9, 2022 - doc - 260 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 Limits for Individual Resources

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 125.5 KB

Section 9: Monitoring Programs

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 93.5 KB

Section 10: Market Data Transparency

Dec 31, 2020 - doc - 51.5 KB

Section 11: Constraint Management Plans and Remedial Action Schemes

Apr 1, 2025 - doc - 121.5 KB