NOTICE DATE: July 16, 2026
NOTICE TYPE: M-A071626-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 42nd Annual Operator Training Seminar
INTENDED AUDIENCE: All Market Participants
DAYS AFFECTED: August 12-13, 2026; August 19-20, 2026; August 26-27, 2026; September 2-3, 2026; September 9-10, 2026; September 16-17, 2026.
LONG DESCRIPTION: The 2026 Operator Training Seminar (OTS) will be held each Wednesday and Thursday from the weeks of August 10 through September 18, as listed below. The end times listed in the table are approximate and may change. Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. and breakfast will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. each morning.
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Session
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Wednesday
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Thursday
8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Last Day to Cancel or Modify and Receive Refund
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Session 1
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August 12
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August 13
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August 4
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Session 2
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August 19
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August 20
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August 11
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Session 3
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August 26
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August 27
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August 18
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Session 4
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September 2
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September 3
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August 25
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Session 5
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September 9
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September 10
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September 1
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Session 6
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September 16
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September 17
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September 8
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AGENDA: The 42nd Annual OTS topics are listed below. Upon successful completion, a total of 12 NERC Continuing Education Hours (CEH) are possible.
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Topics
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Weather Outlook
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Iberian Blackout & System Restoration
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765 kV Updates
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Market Participant Responsibilities in the Operating Hour
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Distributed Energy Resources
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Under Frequency Load Shed
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Large Flexible Loads
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Transmission System Protection
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Wyoming Disturbance Event
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COM-002
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ACTION REQUIRED: Registration, and all other information pertaining to the event, is available at the following site: https://cvent.me/VErnv8. Please bookmark this site and refer to it when questions arise regarding refunds, hotels, etc.
Cost: $300 payable by credit card only (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express).
Refunds will be issued if registration is cancelled by 11:59 p.m. on the Tuesday the week prior to the session start date, as listed in the table above. Cancellations or session changes made after 11:59 p.m. on the Tuesday the week prior to the session start will not be refunded for any reason and a new registration will be required to attend.
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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