The upcoming SPP RTO Expansion is set to revolutionize energy trading and management, bringing new opportunities and challenges for market participants. Join us from 2-3 p.m. CT on Thursday, Sept. 12, for the first session in our RTO Expansion webinar series. This high-level introduction will cover the essentials of RTO Expansion, including its key features, actors, and workflows.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- An overview of the RTO Expansion and its timeline
- Key impacts on market participants
- Core workflows and how they will change from current WEIS operations
- How PCI Kube and Insights will enhance your operations
- Strategies to prepare your organization for the new market dynamics
Who will benefit from this webinar:
- Energy market participants transitioning to RTO Expansion
- Operations and system management professionals in the WEIS region
- Regulatory and compliance employees looking to understand the new market dynamics
- Anyone interested in learning about the future of energy trading in RTO Expansion
Register for the next webinar in this two-part series:
- “Driving Success in SPP RTO Expansion: Essential Strategies and Insights” | 2-3 p.m. CT Thursday, Oct. 10 | REGISTER HERE
About the presenters:
Justin Shearer, PCI’s VP of Customer Experience, brings extensive expertise in energy markets and a deep understanding of market expansions like the SPP RTO Expansion. With a strong background in optimizing customer strategies and ensuring grid reliability, Justin is well-equipped to guide participants through the complexities of this new market framework. His experience in navigating market transitions and implementing successful strategies positions him perfectly to provide valuable insights and practical guidance for those preparing for the SPP RTO Expansion.
Kashmita Ghimire, principal analyst at PCI, leverages her extensive expertise in data visualization, business process optimization, and agile methodologies to drive successful market transitions. With a robust skill set in technical requirements gathering, risk assessment, and user acceptance testing, Kashmita excels in creating seamless workflows and ensuring project success.
Miquel Fernandez Barros, PCI’s sr. development manager, specializes in Agile methodologies and team leadership, driving enterprise-wide success through strategic initiatives and proactive change management. Miquel’s collaborative management style and ability to navigate operational risks make him a key player in the SPP RTO Expansion initiative.
Ha Tran is the development manager at PCI Energy Solutions, where she leads the development team for PCI Insights. She supports all PCI reporting and business intelligence tools, including PCI Insights, PCI P&L Analyzer, and PCI Settlement Analyzer. With 17 years at PCI, Ha has extensive experience designing and implementing analytical applications to help energy clients validate and quantify their profits in ISO markets such as MISO, SPPIM, ERCOT, PJM, CAISO MRTU, and CAISO EIM.
Bill Spens is the director of Software Development at PCI Energy Solutions, with 27 years of experience as a developer and leader of development teams. He focuses on PCI’s new technology platform, PCI Kube, which embodies modern development patterns for rapid and reliable releases. Bill’s extensive expertise in software development and his passion for innovation make him a pivotal figure in driving PCI’s technological advancements.
