The Generating Availability Data
System implements a uniform approach to reporting and measuring North American
BES generating unit inventory, availability, and other related reliability
data. GADS training will be in person only, presented in a participation
oriented
lecture style. The training will include items such as an introduction to GADS,
how data submitted to GADS is used by the ERO and can be used by the industry,
troubleshooting submission errors, analyzing and coding events, and the data
reporting process into the Open Access Technology International (OATI) webPortal.
Training is intended for all
members of industry with roles relating to GADS; data gathering persons, data
entry persons, data quality review persons, etc. The presentations will be
posted one week prior to the training for participants who wish to print them.
Base required materials will be provided,
however attendees are encouraged to bring additional reference material.
Benefits of Attending:
- Learn the essentials of cause codes for
generating events
- Learn effective methods for avoiding
common hurdles and best practices for GADS reporting
- Learn what the data you are submitting is
being used for
- Contribute suggestions for future
analytics and metrics that best benefit the industry
For more information, please contact via
email:
Conventional Units – gads@nerc.net
Wind Plants – gadswind@nerc.net
Solar Plants – gadssolar@nerc.net
