Balancing authority operators are at the heart of the transition to SPP Markets+. This webinar, the third in our four-part SPP Markets+ series, will focus on how balancing authority operations will evolve, what operational and compliance challenges lie ahead, and how to leverage existing and new tools for a seamless transition.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- The role of balancing authorities in SPP Markets+
- Key operational and compliance challenges introduced by Markets+
- Tools and workflows to prepare for day-ahead and real-time markets
- Strategies to optimize participation while maintaining reliability
- The timeline for critical milestones leading up to the 2027 launch
Who will benefit from this webinar:
- Balancing authority operators
- Utility operations teams
- Regulatory and compliance staff
- System planners and engineers
- Power marketers seeking to understand their balancing authority counterparts better
Get up to speed!
Request materials from our first two webinars in our four-part series:
- Receive materials for “SPP Markets+: What You Need to Know for the 2027 Rollout” | REQUEST MATERIALS HERE
- Receive materials for “SPP Markets+: Strategies for Success in the 2027 Rollout” | REQUEST MATERIALS HERE
About the presenters:
Justin Shearer: After joining PCI in 2013, Justin initially focused on settlements calculations in the SPPIM market before becoming the SPPIM product owner. He later led PCI’s entry into the CAISO EIM market, supporting deployments for major utilities like Nevada Energy and others across the rapidly expanding EIM footprint. Today, Justin oversees all phases of the customer experience, from pre-sales engineering to solution deployment and ongoing success through PCI’s Customer Success Manager program. Prior to PCI, Justin held lead roles in quality assurance and financial services.
Nate Finucane is the senior director of Customer Experience at PCI Energy Solutions, bringing over two decades of expertise in energy markets, renewable integration, and utility operations. With leadership roles at Duke Energy and PCI, he has helped utilities navigate evolving market structures, optimize grid operations, and enhance customer-driven energy solutions. Passionate about streamlining market transitions, Nate focuses on ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for organizations preparing for SPP Markets+.
