EDAM & DAME in Practice: What Utilities Must Do Now to Stay Ahead of Market Complexity

EDAM and DAME are fundamentally reshaping how Western utilities bid, settle, and operate with new products, charge codes, and continuous market changes that extend far beyond a one-time implementation.

In this session, the PowerCore team will share practical insights from real-world implementations with PacifiCorp and Portland General Electric.

Attendees will learn:

How EDAM and DAME are changing bidding strategies, settlement processes, and operational workflows
Common pitfalls utilities encounter during implementation—and how to avoid them
Why shadow settlements are essential for validating accuracy and reducing financial risk
The critical role of data quality, system readiness, and cross-team coordination

Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of what’s changing, where complexity is increasing, and how to prepare their teams, systems, and workflows for ongoing market evolution.

Meet the Speakers

Jason Hebert, Yes Energy

Senior Vice President

Jason’s journey through the energy industry started in 1995 encompassing roles in gas trading, power trading and combined-cycle asset management to software solution selling. He currently leads the sales effort for Yes Energy’s PowerCore and EnCompass platform, working with existing and prospective clients to help them automate and streamline their operations in areas such as asset optimization, scheduling, settlements, contract management, E-Tagging, trade capture, and risk management.

Jason has previously worked for Valero Power, Pacific Gas & Electric, Equitable, AEP, and InterGen/Shell He has a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (with honors) from Washington University, and is also a licensed system operator in both ERCOT and SPP.

Deepa Yerrabhommanahalli, Yes Energy

Senior Product Manager

Deepa is an accomplished energy industry professional with over 19 years of experience, specializing in ETRM contract billing, ISO settlements, and bid-to-bill software solutions. She has a strong track record of leading end-to-end product design, implementation, and delivery across major ISOs including SPP, MISO, CAISO, and ERCOT. She is skilled in translating complex contracts, market and regulatory requirements into scalable, customer-focused solutions.

Outside of work, Deepa enjoys national parks and going on walks with her family.

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