Understanding the ERCOT Interconnection Process
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Understanding the ERCOT Interconnection Process
This session is designed to give participants a high-level understanding of the ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) interconnection process. The course covers the essential steps and requirements for interconnecting new or modified generation resources to the ERCOT grid. Participants will gain insights into the regulatory framework, technical requirements, and procedural steps involved in the interconnection process.
Key Topics:
- Overview of ERCOT and its role as the Independent System Operator (ISO)
- Steps of the Generation Interconnection or Change Request (GINR) process
- Submission and review of an interconnection application
- Full interconnection studies and project development stages
- Negotiation and execution of Interconnection Agreements
- Best practices for successful interconnection and integration
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the technical requirements for interconnecting generation resources to the ERCOT grid
- Navigate the GINR process and effectively
- Submit interconnection applicationsIdentify key stakeholders and their roles in the interconnection process
- Develop strategies for successful project development and integration
Target Audience:
This training session is ideal for energy industry professionals, project developers, and interconnection engineers involved in the development of generation and energy storage resources within the ERCOT region.
About Ramsey Ayass:
Ramsey Ayass is an electrical power systems engineer with 15+ years of industry experience, specializing in transmission planning, generation interconnection, and distribution planning. He has held leadership roles at SDG&E and Oncor Electric Delivery and has spent the last seven years focusing on resource integration in ERCOT and CAISO.
A licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in California and Texas, Ramsey has played a key role in developing standards and procedures for integrating new generations on the TDSP side. Since 2009, he has built strong industry relationships with developers, utilities, consultants, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory agencies.
Ramsey is currently the Senior Vice President of Grid Strategy at SMT Energy, supporting the deployment of utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
Note:
- ElectroMentors does not issue IEEE certification for this session.
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ElectroMentors is an Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC)-accredited provider authorized to award EIC-accredited CEUs/PDHs.
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If you wish to receive a certificate displaying the official Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) logo and certificate number, you may select this optional add-on (i.e., admin fee) during checkout via [this link].
- Upon successful completion of the course and passing the required evaluation (exam), ElectroMentors will issue your certificate bearing the official EIC CEU/PDH logo and certificate number. Email us to ask for the course's quiz.
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This course may be eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) with engineering regulatory bodies such as EGBC, APEGA, PEO, Engineers Nova Scotia, and other similar organizations across Canada. Participants are responsible for ensuring the course content is relevant to their area of professional practice and for retaining proof of completion for audit purposes.
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