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End-to-end energy trading, risk, and scheduling in one system

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Optimize power market bidding, risk, and scheduling

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Maximize portfolio value with integrated optimization

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PCI Energy Solutions serves utility companies, independent power producers, and wholesale power traders. We support customers in every organized market in North America and maintain a global presence across five continents.

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North America

50%+ of North American power is optimized using the PCI Platform

Latinoamerica

PCI da soporte al 90% de la capacidad de generación eléctrica en México

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PCI has a foothold in Europe with a growing presence

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Modern outage management  tailored to Australia’s NEM and WEM utilities

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Ask energy market questions of an AI trained on ISO/RTO manuals

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Blog
Jenn Panariso

What to Look for in Natural Gas Trading Software

Choosing the right natural gas trading software is more than a technical decision — it’s an opportunity to improve how your team operates every day. From reducing manual tasks to

August 20, 2025
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John Bizon

Planning for ETRM Implementation: What to Expect & How to Set Your Team Up for Success

Implementing an Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system isn’t just another IT project — it’s a transformation that can reshape how your entire organization operates. I’m John Bizon, Director

August 5, 2025
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John Bizon

How an ETRM System Supports Key Business Processes from Bid to Bill

Energy markets move fast, and decisions you make impact your entire organization. Trading, risk, operations, and accounting can’t operate in silos. An integrated ETRM system facilitates alignment from the moment

August 5, 2025
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Devin Elverdi

Thinking of Getting an Energy Trading & Risk Management Certification? Here’s What You Should Know

Certifications and training programs — especially in energy trading and risk management — have become a popular entry point for people looking to break into the field. But they aren’t

July 30, 2025
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Devin Elverdi

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

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 terminology, understand core concepts, and

July 10, 2025
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Devin Elverdi

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

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

July 2, 2025
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Joe Frick

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

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 expertise of how trading and

May 12, 2025
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Chris Espinosa

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

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 milestone is underway: Summer Market

May 7, 2025
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Buck Feng

Bidding Strategies for Maximizing Battery Value

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 solar. In 2025, battery capacity

April 30, 2025
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Brandon Leslie

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

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 from renewable sources. For energy

March 12, 2025
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Javier Martin

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

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

January 16, 2025
PCI Energy Solutions employees attending Energy Trading Week Americas 2024, from left to right: Emily Bell, Ben Cirksena, Javier Martin, Gage Doonkeen.
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Javier Martin

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

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 with other industry influential voices,

November 4, 2024
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Kathy Hitchens

Utility Risk Management: Best Practices for Ensuring Stability & Compliance

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 stability, utilities must establish procedures

September 25, 2024
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Kathy Hitchens

How Energy Trading Systems Enhance Utility Efficiency and Market Participation

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 analytical tools, these systems provide

August 21, 2024
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Marc Siemer

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

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

June 12, 2024
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