NOTICE DATE: August 21, 2025
NOTICE TYPE: M-A082125-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 2025 ERCOT Black Start Training
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs), Transmission Operators (TOs), Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs), and Resource Entities (REs) with Black Start and Next Start Resources
DAYS AFFECTED: October 7 through November 13, 2025
LONG DESCRIPTION: The 2025 ERCOT Black Start Training will be held for six consecutive weeks beginning October 7, 2025. Successful completion of the training will consist of a total of 27 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs); 7 for the computer-based training (CBT) course and 20 for the in-person simulation. Registration and an informational website will be active starting on Monday, August 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
The registration fee is $675 per person, regardless of registration type. Payment must be made by credit card; no invoices will be issued or electronic payments accepted. The registration system will accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. Entities may need to register participants in small groups to ensure their company transaction limits are not exceeded.
The registrant's ERCOT LMS username will be required to register for the training. Please ensure each registrant has an LMS account created that includes his/her company name, company email address, and NERC certificate number, if applicable. New users may create an account by selecting the 'I am a new student' button. If the registrant has an account but cannot remember the password, select the 'Forgot password?' link under the 'I am a new student' button. If the registrant has an account but has changed companies, please contact systemoperationstraining@ercot.com for help to update the profile.
Visit the registration site, beginning August 25 at 9:00 a.m., for additional information including agenda, deadlines for refunds, and detailed CBT information. 2025 Black Start Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Training Dates
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Session
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Training Dates
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Session 1
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October 7-9
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Session 2
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October 14-16
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Session 3
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October 21-23
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Session 4
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October 28-30
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Session 5
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November 4-6
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Session 6
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November 11-13
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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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