The western U.S. electricity grid is entering a period of rapid transformation. Across the West, utilities are navigating a landscape of evolving market structures—from real-time only markets and bilateral arrangements
With Markets+, the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is taking a significant step forward in modernizing how market participants exchange data. While existing SPP markets use SOAP-based web services, the Markets+
The Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) new Markets+ program represents one of the most significant energy market transitions in the U.S. in decades. For balancing authorities (BAs) and utilities, it offers
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are playing a critical role in today’s grid, offering unmatched flexibility in balancing supply and demand. But turning that flexibility into profit — without degrading
When it comes to reporting on RTO activity and internal operations, many utility teams are still stuck in spreadsheets, wrestling with fragmented data and delayed insights. But that’s starting to
If you’ve heard anything about what’s happening in the Texas power grid, you know the pace of change is staggering. Demand’s spiking, supply is shifting, and the rules of the
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
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
As electricity markets evolve, understanding the mechanisms of transmission rights — both physical and financial transmission rights — is crucial for market participants navigating the complexities of energy delivery. This
The energy landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace: anticipated growth in electricity demand, expansion of all types of energy sources, including variable energy resources and energy storage technologies, and
NEW: NERC has extended the Q1-Q3 GADS reporting deadlines to 12/19/2024! Since 2024, NERC compliance reporting deadlines for GADS Q1–Q3 have been extended to December 19, 2024. This gives you
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator’s (MISO)?annual transmission planning activities, known as the MISO Transmission Expansion Plans (MTEP), are designed to optimize the grid’s performance by enhancing reliability, reducing congestion, and
The proposed California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) represents a significant shift in regional energy trading and transmission management. Designed to foster more efficient electricity supply and
Operated by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the SPP Integrated Marketplace (SPPIM) is designed to ensure a reliable power supply, adequate transmission infrastructure, and competitive wholesale electricity prices. As a
The Southwest Power Pool (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) is driving a major RTO expansion with its expanded footprint into the Western Interconnection, opening up new opportunities for utilities, traders,