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Most stories about joining a new electricity market skip the hardest part. They describe the decision, then jump to go-live, as if the months in between were just a matter

As the Western Interconnection moves toward SPP Markets+ go-live, e-Tagging is undergoing a meaningful redesign. Tags are no longer just a NAESB compliance artifact between two parties. Under Markets+, they become

“Proven to Optimized” is a short blog series drawn from lived experience on both sides of the implementation table. After more than two decades working within a utility, I’ve seen how early, well-intentioned

“Proven to Optimized” is a short blog series drawn from lived experience on both sides of the implementation table. After more than two decades working within a utility, I’ve seen how early, well-intentioned market decisions tend

SPP’s RTO Expansion (RTOE) is scheduled to go live April?1, marking an important milestone for market participants across the SPP Integrated Marketplace (SPPIM). As we approach go?live, many participants are

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) has taken a key step in the rollout of Markets+ by launching the Markets+ Implementation Strike Team, with the first two meetings held on Nov. 10 and Dec. 4, 2025. While

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