US ISO Market Software
Leverage Markets+ with PCI’s industry-leading software
Capture the full potential of Markets+ with PCI’s comprehensive software solutions, designed for seamless integration across the Western Interconnection. PCI’s suite, including GenManager®, supports multi-commodity ETRM, advanced portfolio optimization, generation and transmission management, energy accounting, and more—helping market participants drive efficiency and sustainability in the new SPP landscape.
Lead in the evolving Western energy market
Navigate Markets+ dynamics with ease
As Markets+ introduces a more collaborative, market-based approach across the Western Interconnection, PCI offers software that scales to meet your organization’s evolving needs. PCI’s fully integrated, end-to-end platform for power marketing and balancing authority participants automates essential workflows, ensuring you stay competitive as Markets+ expands. From energy trading to comprehensive portfolio management, our solutions empower you to optimize operations and drive long-term success in the new Western market landscape.
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SPP Markets+: What You Need to Know for the 2027 Rollout
Prepare for the launch of SPP’s Markets+ in 2027 with insights from PCI experts. Learn about the timeline, workflows, and best practices for maximizing your market participation in this dynamic new Western market.
Navigate Change
Leverage PCI’s extensive experience in ISO/RTO markets to guide your team through the complexities of Markets+ implementation
Stay ahead of market transitions and regulatory changes with PCI’s decades of expertise in Western markets
Improve operational efficiency while integrating renewables into your portfolio
Consolidate Systems
Automate critical workflows and streamline operations to adapt to dynamic market conditions
Optimize resource coordination to ensure efficient management across the Western grid
Unlike competitors with bolted-together solutions, PCI offers a unified, integrated platform built over 30+ years to meet evolving market needs seamlessly
Reduce Risk
Minimize operational risks with software tailored to the unique needs of Western market participants
Navigate market transitions confidently with PCI’s proven platform and expert support
Achieve operational stability and meet sustainability goals with PCI’s trusted solutions
Master your market
As the leading provider of software for US ISO/RTO market participants, PCI has developed comprehensive tools to support best practices across every market. For Markets+ participants, our software suite is designed with a deep understanding of the Western Interconnection’s unique needs.
ISO Communication
- Streamline data exchange across multiple states and regions to enhance regional coordination
- Ensure real-time and day-ahead data sharing that keeps pace with Western market demands
LMP Forecasting
- Optimize Locational Marginal Price (LMP) forecasts for a renewable-heavy energy mix
- Maintain a library of similar-day profiles to better manage regional demand variability
Bid Formulation
- Develop flexible bidding strategies to meet the needs of smaller utilities and non-traditional market players
- Automate bids to adjust for changes in renewable generation and fuel costs, keeping operations cost-effective
Transmission Portfolio Optimization
- Optimize your transmission assets by leveraging real-time analytics for transmission planning to maximize utilization, minimize costs, and seize opportunities for strategic procurement
Bid Evaluation
- Analyze day-ahead and real-time bids with tailored insights for the Western Interconnection
- Conduct adjustment period analysis with a focus on managing renewable integration challenges
ISO Market Award Validation
- Streamline multi-case analysis to adapt to Western-specific market workflows
- Validate market awards with a regional focus to ensure compliance with Markets+ protocols
Settlement
- Generate next-day preliminary settlements that account for cross-regional transactions
- Create shadow settlements and verify ISO invoices with tools designed for multi-state operations
- Submit and track disputes with a focus on managing diverse market participant needs
PCI Clients
We work to support a broad range of market participants
- Generation Companies
- Independent Power Producers
- Energy Providers
- Power Marketing and Trading Organizations
- Load Serving Entities
Expertise to support you in any power market
Partnering for successful market participation
We are a time-tested partner to energy companies in implementing customized software solutions with coordinated, expert support to guarantee long-term customer success.
Market Expertise
- Whether holding ISO round tables or attending ISO events, we make it our business to participate
- We monitor and respond to market changes and updates so you don’t have to worry about nasty surprises
Tailored Software
- We’re acknowledged market experts and lean on our experience, and that of our customers, to create the best software available for any ISO
- PCI is a true enterprise solution, customizable to your particular workflows and to the demands of evolving markets
World-Class Support
- A dedicated Client Services Group with an on-call Escalation Team
- Optional 24/7 support available where on-call
- Technical Analysts address concerns within 15 minutes
- “Customer Success” is our core cultural value
By the Numbers
50%+
More than 50% of all power generated in North America is optimized using the PCI Platform.
Proudly built on the PCI Platform
At PCI, we aim for our technology to hit the sweet spot between reliability, performance, flexibility and ease of use.
