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Jason AtwoodJun 23, 20266 min read

A Day in the Life of an EnCompass Cloud User

EnCompassTM is Yes Energy's energy market modeling and electricity price forecasting ...
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Isaac VelanderJun 18, 20267 min read

From Bid to Bill: How Yes Energy's PowerCore is Closing the Loop on Energy Market Operations

The energy industry is changing quickly. New market constructs are coming online. ...
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Aaron WilkesJun 12, 202610 min read

Exploring the Five Biggest Trends in Energy Spreads

If you work in energy markets, you've probably noticed that price spreads have been ...
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Rob StrangeJun 04, 20268 min read

FAQs about Early Market Impacts of SPP RTOE

SPP's RTO Expansion (RTOE) is now live, and market participants are beginning to evaluate ...
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Isaac VelanderJun 03, 20266 min read

Closing the Gap Between Energy Market Intelligence and Market Operations: A Unified Data Foundation

Energy markets have never been more data-rich—or more complex.
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Laura FletcherMay 29, 20265 min read

How Two Line Rebuilds Likely Ended a Five-Year Congestion Pattern in PJM

The rebuilds of PPL’s Berks–Lavino 69 kV and South Akron-Millwood-Strasburg 230 kV lines ...
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Yes EnergyMay 18, 20264 min read

60-Second Power Grid Monitoring Technology for Better Decisions

Identifying price movers in power markets often starts with physical changes on the ...
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Yes EnergyMay 13, 20261 min read

Shaping Western Energy Markets: A Conversation with CAISO & SPP CEOs

For decades, the Western US has operated without the day-ahead electricity markets in ...
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Yes EnergyMay 12, 20261 min read

Planning and Developing for More AI/Data Center Power Demand

The US power grid is undergoing a structural transformation—and asset owners, operators, ...
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Emily MerchantApr 28, 20268 min read

CAISO EDAM and DAME FAQ: Virtuals, Physical Trading, and CRR Changes Explained

CAISO's Day-Ahead Market Enhancements (DAME) and Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) are ...
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Deepa YerrabhommanahalliApr 27, 20267 min read

CAISO's EDAM and DAME: What Utilities Must Do Now

CAISO’s EDAM and DAME go live on May 1, 2026. Learn what’s changing, how utilities will ...
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Alex RobertsonApr 15, 20265 min read

Spotting Congestion-Related Electricity Market Opportunities

Few price signals in electricity markets are more influential than congestion. Whether ...
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Deepa YerrabhommanahalliApr 14, 20266 min read

EDAM and DAME in Practice: Frequently Asked Questions

As CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) and Day-Ahead Market Enhancements (DAME) ...
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Clay ClaassenApr 09, 20266 min read

Yes Energy Data vs. Traditional Nodal Power Market Data: What’s the Advantage?

Your power market decisions are only as strong as your data. Yet, many market ...
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Denice PurdumApr 08, 20263 min read

SPP Markets+ Is Entering Its Execution Phase—Here’s What That Means

Overview Recently, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) released a wave of Markets+ documentation, ...
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Emily MerchantApr 01, 20264 min read

SPP’s RTO Expansion Is Now Live!

Southwest Power Pool (SPP) RTO Expansion is now live, and Yes Energy customers can start ...
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Rob Strange, Emily Merchant, Portia Gilman, and Allison HurleyMar 31, 202610 min read

SPP RTO Expansion: Frequently Asked Questions

The Yes Energy team is preparing for Southwest Power Pool (SPP) to extend its Regional ...
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Cliff RoseMar 19, 20262 min read

So You’ve Got Locational Marginal Price Data, Can You Trust It?

What Is a Locational Marginal Price? A locational marginal price (LMP) is the cost of ...
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Emily MerchantMar 18, 20265 min read

Preparing for SPP’s RTO Expansion: What Market Participants Need to Know

Summary Starting April 1, 2026, SPP will extend its RTO into the Western Interconnection, ...
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Jason AtwoodMar 17, 20269 min read

What to Look for in a Modern Energy Market Simulation Software—and Why It Matters

Today’s energy market simulation software is expected to answer increasingly complex ...
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Michael McNairMar 16, 20266 min read

A Letter from the CEO: A Lookback on EMPOWER 2026

Hello, Power Market Lovers! I’d like to comment on the only thing where I am more ...
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Jason AtwoodMar 12, 20265 min read

Combining Renewables, Storage, and Market Services for Maximum Value: A Practical Guide to Designing Hybrid Assets with EnCompass

The energy landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by growing demand for flexible, ...
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Maria Torres and Isaac LichlyterMar 10, 20262 min read

Congestion in ERCOT Creates Trading Opportunities

Day-ahead traders in ERCOT may have noticed significant congestion since mid-February in ...
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Cliff RoseFeb 23, 20262 min read

GridSite's Winter 2026 Long-Term Forecast Projects Lower ERCOT Prices and Reduced Interzonal Volatility

Explore a winter 2026 power market outlook for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ...
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The Yes Energy Product TeamFeb 19, 20264 min read

Exploring Complex ERCOT Load Growth Dynamics

Market dynamics are facing increased uncertainty as the Electric Reliability Council of ...
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Laura FletcherFeb 11, 20265 min read

What Are Natural Gas Power Plants, How Do They Work, and How Many Are Coming Online?

Natural gas plays a central role in the American power grid, accounting for 43.1% of all ...
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Jason HebertJan 15, 20264 min read

CAISO EDAM Basics: What Market Participants Need to Know

The western power market is entering a new phase of regional coordination. CAISO’s ...
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Jason HebertJan 15, 20261 min read

Yes Energy Achieves FedRAMP Authorization for PowerCore Software, Unlocking New Potential for Federal Energy Agencies

Marking a milestone in our commitment to security, compliance, and public-sector ...
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Jason HebertJan 12, 20262 min read

Market Player Chooses Yes Energy Bid-to-bill Software to Navigate SPP Markets+

A major market player has chosen Yes Energy to manage its participation in Southwest ...
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Joyce JenqDec 19, 20255 min read

Energy Contract Management in Complex Markets: Why Automation Matters

Community choice aggregators (CCAs) and public power companies are scaling faster than ...
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Samuel LockshinDec 16, 20251 min read

Data and Analytics Best Practices for Power Markets

If you’re planning to participate for the first time or enter a new market, it’s ...
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Laura FletcherDec 12, 20251 min read

Tracking the Rapidly Transforming Power Grid

Navigating the uncertainties of the ongoing and rapidly transforming power grid is ...
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Yes EnergyDec 08, 20252 min read

The New Era of Electric Power Markets: What Developers, Utilities, and Traders Must Know

The US power sector is entering one of its most uncertain eras in decades. New ...
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Alex BennittDec 04, 20252 min read

The Electric Load Growth Era Is Here

Complex Load Growth Creating Uncertainty Around Demand Center Operations and Supply Stack ...
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Portia GilmanNov 25, 20254 min read

ERCOT RTC+B Market Redesign FAQ Part II

You asked. We answered in a part I blog post. You asked more questions. We answered in ...
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Maria Torres and Sonal SakhardandeNov 17, 20256 min read

Artificial Intelligence in Energy Markets: The Case for AI-ready Data and Human Expertise

Power markets are entering a new era of increased load and transmission demand. As ...
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Greg ToothakerNov 10, 20252 min read

Report: Changes to the US Electric Grid and How to Prepare

A once-steady US electricity demand curve has jolted awake. Data center build-outs ...
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Portia GilmanNov 07, 20256 min read

Why Batteries Win in ERCOT’s New Market Design

Note: Blog post published November 7, 2025. On December 5, 2025, the Electric Reliability ...
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Laura FletcherOct 31, 20254 min read

Infrastructure Insights Increases Data on Electrical Grid Capacity Additions

For energy traders and utilities, understanding when and where new generation, ...
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Cliff RoseOct 21, 20254 min read

Historical ERCOT Pricing and Drivers: An Analysis

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has changed significantly in the past ...
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Tim HoughOct 15, 202515 min read

How ISOs and RTOs Are Addressing Large Load Growth in 2025

Introduction to Power Grid Load Balancing Just How Big Is the Large Load Growth? ...
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Portia GilmanOct 13, 20257 min read

ERCOT RTC+B Market Redesign FAQ

You asked. We answered. Browse the common questions that market participants have ahead ...
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Laura FletcherOct 09, 202510 min read

How Do Wind Turbines Work, and Where Are They Located and Coming Online?

Humans have been harnessing wind energy for thousands of years. From sails propelling ...
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Greg ToothakerOct 02, 20252 min read

Boost Productivity with a Cloud-Based Power System Modeling Software

The way you do energy modeling is about to be transformed. We’re excited to share that ...
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Laura FletcherOct 01, 20257 min read

Why Combined Cycle Gas Plants Still Matter in a Rapidly Changing Grid

The US electricity grid is under growing pressure. Electrification is accelerating, and ...
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Ben PerryAug 29, 20256 min read

Electric Load Forecasting Methods: A Comparison

There are plenty of electric load forecasts out there, but which is best for your needs? ...
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Jake LandisAug 21, 20254 min read

How to Evaluate Energy Trading Software Solutions: 12 Questions to Ask

As electric power markets grow and expand, so is the number of companies offering tools ...
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Summer TrudellAug 12, 20254 min read

How to Find the Best Energy Modeling Software for You

As power markets rapidly evolve – with greater renewable penetration, growing storage ...
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Rob StrangeAug 08, 202516 min read

Modeling for Uncertainty During Changing US Energy Regulations

In this blog, you can jump to a section. US Energy Regulations Adding Pressure to ...
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Samuel LockshinJul 25, 20256 min read

Scaling Energy Insights with Power Market Data Software: What’s New

In complex wholesale energy markets the ability to work with information at scale is ...
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