ERCOT’s Real-Time Co-Optimization and Battery Storage (RTC+B) initiative is introducing major changes across bid-to-bill operations, including new charge codes, front-office workflows, and downstream systems. With implementation deadlines fast approaching, market participants must assess how prepared they are to operate under the new framework.
This webinar, co-hosted by PCI and EPAM, provides a clear overview of RTC+B, followed by a deep dive into front- and back-office impacts. We’ll explore commercial implications, market timing, and the evolving operational landscape, especially for those managing assets offering ancillary services or settling battery storage.
This session is focused solely on ISO market transactional systems (bid-to-bill) and does not cover telemetry or environment testing requirements.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- What RTC+B is and when key changes will go into effect
- Commercial and operational impacts of RTC+B, including changes to COP and AS offer structures
- The implications of the ESR single model on market workflows
- Changes to settlement codes and downstream ETRM systems +
- How RTC+B fits into the broader ERCOT market evolution
Who will benefit from this webinar:
- Market operations and settlements teams working in ERCOT
- Asset owners and operators managing generation, battery, or ancillary service offerings
- Regulatory and compliance professionals preparing for market rule changes
- System and application owners responsible for bid-to-bill, ETRM, or invoice workflows
About the presenters:
Rebecca Bollenbach: Rebecca brings over twenty years of experience in deregulated power and gas to EPAM’s energy consulting practice. She has worked closely with a range of clients on strategy, systems and process optimization in physical and financial power across ERCOT, PJM, CAISO, MISO, NYISO, SPP, SERC, ISO-NE, Ontario, Alberta, Mexico, and other markets across the Americas. Rebecca has led the design, build and implementation of trading, forecasting, and ETRM systems for multiple wholesale and retail power clients, including nodal trading/FTR systems. In addition to her consulting experience, she has served as Vice President of Market Advisory for an ISO software company and held several operational roles at Reliant Energy.
Brandon Leslie: Brandon is the Senior Director of Enterprise Solutions at PCI, where he leads the delivery of scalable, innovative solutions across the PCI software suite. With over 12 years of experience in ETRM and Bid-to-Bill software, Brandon specializes in aligning PCI’s industry-leading platform to the specific needs of utilities, IPPs, and energy marketers. His work has supported dozens of organizations through major business transformation initiatives—driving efficiency through workflow automation, process improvement, and deep domain expertise. Brandon brings a practical perspective rooted in best practices from across the industry, helping customers modernize operations and unlock value in today’s dynamic power markets.