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Energy Trading & Risk Management Books: What to Read First (& Why)

July 10, 2025 No Comments

If you’re just getting started in energy trading, reading is one of the lowest-stakes, highest-reward ways to explore the space. Books help you learn the

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What Is Energy Trading? A Beginner’s Guide to How Power Gets Bought & Sold

July 2, 2025 No Comments

Back in the 1950s and ’60s, utilities operated like little islands — each with its own generation and load, isolated from others. But after a

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Energy Trading and Risk Management: Processes, Challenges, & Best Practices

May 12, 2025 No Comments

Energy markets are complex, but understanding how they work doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re new to the industry or just want to deepen your

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RTC+B Market Trials: How PCI Is Supporting ERCOT Clients Through a Critical Transition

May 7, 2025 No Comments

ERCOT’s Real-Time Co-Optimization with Battery Storage (RTC+B) initiative marks one of the most transformative changes to ERCOT’s market design in years. And now, the next

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Bidding Strategies for Maximizing Battery Value

April 30, 2025 No Comments

Utility-scale battery storage in the United States has expanded significantly in recent years, driven by the continued integration of renewable energy resources like wind and

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The Role of RECs in Renewable Energy Markets & How to Manage Them Efficiently

March 12, 2025 No Comments

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) play a crucial role in the renewable energy market, serving as verifiable proof that one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity was generated

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Aprendizajes clave de la Semana de Comercio de Energía – Américas: Cómo la tecnología está transformando el comercio de energía

January 16, 2025 No Comments

Como presidente y COO de PCI, tuve el privilegio de representar a nuestro equipo en la Semana del Comercio de Energía – Américas de este

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PCI Energy Solutions employees attending Energy Trading Week Americas 2024, from left to right: Emily Bell, Ben Cirksena, Javier Martin, Gage Doonkeen.

Key Takeaways from Energy Trading Week Americas: How Technology Is Transforming Energy Trading

November 4, 2024 No Comments

As President and COO of PCI, I had the privilege of representing our team at this year’s Energy Trading Week Americas. Participating in a panel

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Utility Risk Management: Best Practices for Ensuring Stability & Compliance

September 25, 2024 No Comments

In utility risk management, a wide array of operational, financial, market, regulatory, and compliance issues can potentially disrupt energy production and distribution. To ensure operational

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How Energy Trading Systems Enhance Utility Efficiency and Market Participation

August 21, 2024 No Comments

Energy trading systems are specialized platforms and technologies that help utilities navigate the complexities of U.S. energy markets. Powered by comprehensive data sets and robust

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Advancements in PCI Energy Market Risk Management: Enhancing ETRM Capabilities to Meet Market and Credit Risks

June 12, 2024 No Comments

In the past two years, PCI has significantly advanced its Energy Trading & Risk Management solution to more accurately reflect how our customers manage market

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Mastering Value at Risk in Energy Trading: Key Strategies for Effective Risk Management

May 15, 2024 No Comments

In today’s volatile energy market, mastering energy risk management and value at risk modeling is not just a necessity — it’s a strategic imperative. Value

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Navigating Energy Transition Risks: A Guide to Utility Risk Management

January 31, 2024 No Comments

In the ever-evolving landscape of the energy transition, effective utility risk management stands as a linchpin for utilities navigating the complexities of a shifting resource

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CTRM vs. ETRM: Which Software Is Right for Your Business?

November 29, 2023 No Comments

Commodity prices significantly influence the cost of production for companies dealing in energy, metals, agricultural goods, and other commodities. Managing complex markets and price volatility

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How to Write Functional Requirements for an ETRM System

June 22, 2022 No Comments

Are you wondering about the best way to write functional requirements for an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system? Before you begin to write

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