NOTICE DATE: June 18, 2026
NOTICE TYPE: M-A061826-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 2026 Summer Load Shed Training Exercise
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs), Transmission Operators (TOs), Resource Entities (REs), Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs)
DAYS AFFECTED: July 6, 2026
LONG DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) Section 38.077, ERCOT will conduct a Summer Load Shed tabletop training exercise on July 6, 2026, from 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT. This exercise will be offered virtually via WebEx for providers of electric generation service and transmission and distribution service in the ERCOT Region.
AGENDA: The following agenda for the exercise is subject to change:
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09:00-09:10
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Welcome/Cover Objectives
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Ray Herren-ERCOT
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09:10-09:30
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SB3 Legislative Bill
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Ray Herren-ERCOT
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09:30-09:35
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Break
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09:35 - 10:25
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Summer Strategies, UFLS/Anti Stall, and Critical Loads
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Ray Herren-ERCOT
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10:25 - 10:30
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Break
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10:30 - 12:00
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Diminishing Reserves and Load Shed Exercise
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Ray Herren-ERCOT
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ACTION REQURED:
Participants will be able to join the WebEx beginning at 8:30 a.m. CDT on July 6, 2026:
WebEx Link: https://ercot.webex.com/ercot/j.php?MTID=me1dead6c68bf8201d41684ed54e130f0
WebEx Meeting Number: 2550 442 8015
WebEx password: summer_07.06.26
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No fees will be charged for this exercise as no Continuing Education Hours will be awarded.
NOTE TO TOs: Please pass along this information to any distribution companies/municipalities/cooperatives that you work with in real-time during a load-shed emergency.
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 ClientServices@ercot.com.
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