NOTICE DATE: November 12, 2026
NOTICE TYPE: M-A111226-01 Education/Training
SHORT DESCRIPTION: 2026 Winter Load Shed Exercise
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Transmission and Distribution Service Providers (TDSPs), Transmission Operators (TOs), Resource Entities (REs), Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs)
DAYS AFFECTED: December 10, 2026
LONG DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Public Utility Regulatory Act (PURA) Section 38.077, ERCOT will conduct a Winter Load Shed tabletop training exercise on December 10, 2026, from 09:00 - 12:00 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 agenda is subject to change.
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09:00-09:10
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Welcome/Cover Objectives
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James Ballard (ERCOT)
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09:10-09:30
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Weatherization
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David Kezell (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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Winter Load Shed Exercise with Diminishing Reserves
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James Ballard (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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Winter Load Shed Exercise with Diminishing Reserves (continued)
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James Ballard (ERCOT)
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ACTION REQUIRED:
Participants will be able to join the WebEx beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Dec. 10, 2026:
WebEx Link: https://ercot.webex.com/ercot/j.php?MTID=mfdda1f6f81a72e2aaaed7e206ae70669
WebEx Meeting Number: 2552 036 0767
WebEx password: 1210wlS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No fees will be charged for this exercise as no Continuing Education Hours will be awarded.
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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