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Move from Signal to Strategy in Seconds
Explore our interactive walkthrough to see how Yes Energy helps you spot market shifts, validate opportunities, and act before the rest of the market.
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Utility Resource Planning Made Simple
Discover key trends and insights in energy markets, enhancing your understanding of price spreads, market impacts, and unified data solutions for ...
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Blog
Alex Sheldon |
Jul 23, 2026
6 Months in Review: ERCOT RTC+B Insights and Trends
On December 5, 2025, ERCOT implemented its long-awaited market overhaul. RTC+B, short for real-time co-optimization plus batteries, was a huge step ...
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White Paper
How Utilities Can Tap into the Power of Energy Market Data
Discover how to navigate the evolving energy market landscape with data-driven insights. Turn complexity into advantage for confident decision-making.
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Blog
Emily Merchant |
Jul 08, 2026
FAQs about Early Market Impacts of CAISO EDAM and DAME
CAISO's EDAM and DAME have now been live for just over two months, giving market participants an opportunity to assess how the new markets are ...
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Blog
Daniel Cullen |
Jul 06, 2026
FTR Market Performance and Trends Review: June 2025 – May 2026
The financial transmission rights (FTRs) market continues to have a highly concentrated profitability landscape, with PJM and MISO accounting for ...
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Blog
Maria Torres |
Jul 02, 2026
Queue the Fireworks: PJM is About to Set an All-time Record
On July 2, 2026, Day Ahead prices cleared north of $2,000/MWh in PJM, with NYISO and MISO both posting four-digit prints of their own as a dome of ...
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Blog
Jason Atwood |
Jun 23, 2026
A Day in the Life of an EnCompass Cloud User
EnCompassTM is Yes Energy's energy market modeling and electricity price forecasting software, built for energy professionals who need to make ...
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Blog
Isaac Velander |
Jun 18, 2026
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. Renewables are reshaping generation portfolios. And the teams ...
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Blog
Aaron Wilkes |
Jun 12, 2026
Exploring the Five Biggest Trends in Energy Spreads
If you work in energy markets, you've probably noticed that price spreads have been behaving differently lately — and it's not your imagination. ...
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Blog
Rob Strange |
Jun 04, 2026
FAQs about Early Market Impacts of SPP RTOE
SPP's RTO Expansion (RTOE) is now live, and market participants are beginning to evaluate early impacts across the expanded footprint. In our SPP ...
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Blog
Isaac Velander |
Jun 03, 2026
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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Blog
Laura Fletcher |
May 29, 2026
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 in Pennsylvania represent a good example of how transmission ...
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Blog
Yes Energy |
May 18, 2026
60-Second Power Grid Monitoring Technology for Better Decisions
Identifying price movers in power markets often starts with physical changes on the grid—a unit ramps, a line loads, a plant trips. Real-time ...
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Blog
Yes Energy |
May 13, 2026
Shaping Western Energy Markets: A Conversation with CAISO & SPP CEOs
For decades, the Western US has operated without the day-ahead electricity markets in operation in other regions. Two competing day-ahead western ...
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Blog
Yes Energy |
May 12, 2026
Planning and Developing for More AI/Data Center Power Demand
The US power grid is undergoing a structural transformation—and asset owners, operators, and developers need to take into account new challenges and ...
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Blog
Emily Merchant |
Apr 28, 2026
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 reshaping how the Western grid operates. Whether you're trying ...
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Blog
Deepa Yerrabhommanahalli |
Apr 27, 2026
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 be affected, and how your team can get ready for this major ...
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Blog
Alex Robertson |
Apr 15, 2026
Spotting Congestion-Related Electricity Market Opportunities
Few price signals in electricity markets are more influential than congestion. Whether you're hedging a portfolio, optimizing dispatch, or evaluating ...
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Blog
Deepa Yerrabhommanahalli |
Apr 14, 2026
EDAM and DAME in Practice: Frequently Asked Questions
As CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) and Day-Ahead Market Enhancements (DAME) approach go-live, utilities are moving beyond high-level ...
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Blog
Clay Claassen |
Apr 09, 2026
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 participants rely on incomplete, stale, or manually compiled ...
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Blog
Denice Purdum |
Apr 08, 2026
SPP Markets+ Is Entering Its Execution Phase—Here’s What That Means
Overview Recently, Southwest Power Pool (SPP) released a wave of Markets+ documentation, including the SPP Markets+ Settlements Calculation Guide, ...
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Blog
Emily Merchant |
Apr 01, 2026
SPP’s RTO Expansion Is Now Live!
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) RTO Expansion is now live, and Yes Energy customers can start diving into the data now! There are over 1,000 new price ...
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Blog
Rob Strange |
Mar 31, 2026
SPP RTO Expansion: Frequently Asked Questions
The Yes Energy team is preparing for Southwest Power Pool (SPP) to extend its Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) into the Western ...
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Blog
Cliff Rose |
Mar 19, 2026
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 delivering the next megawatt of electricity to a certain node.
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Blog
Emily Merchant |
Mar 18, 2026
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, which will bring new market participants, new trading ...
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Blog
Jason Atwood |
Mar 17, 2026
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 questions about system behavior, asset value, and operational ...
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Blog
Michael McNair |
Mar 16, 2026
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 qualified than anyone else on Earth: the annual Yes Energy customer ...
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Blog
Jason Atwood |
Mar 12, 2026
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, reliable, and low-carbon power. To navigate these challenges, ...
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Blog
Maria Torres |
Mar 10, 2026
Congestion in ERCOT Creates Trading Opportunities
Day-ahead traders in ERCOT may have noticed significant congestion since mid-February in the area of Fort Mason, Texas. Split between four different ...
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Blog
Cliff Rose |
Feb 23, 2026
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 (ERCOT), based on Yes Energy’s and Horizons Energy’s data. ...
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Blog
The Yes Energy Product Team |
Feb 19, 2026
Exploring Complex ERCOT Load Growth Dynamics
Market dynamics are facing increased uncertainty as the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) load growth estimates skyrocket. Meanwhile, ...
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Blog
Laura Fletcher |
Feb 11, 2026
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 utility-scale electricity generation and far outpacing coal ...
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Blog
Jason Hebert |
Jan 15, 2026
CAISO EDAM Basics: What Market Participants Need to Know
The western power market is entering a new phase of regional coordination. CAISO’s Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) is designed to expand the ...
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Blog
Jason Hebert |
Jan 15, 2026
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 innovation, our PowerCore™ bid-to-bill software has achieved ...
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Blog
Jason Hebert |
Jan 12, 2026
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 Power Pool (SPP) Markets+. This is the second customer selecting ...
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Blog
Joyce Jenq |
Dec 19, 2025
Energy Contract Management in Complex Markets: Why Automation Matters
Community choice aggregators (CCAs) and public power companies are scaling faster than ever—expanding their renewable portfolios, navigating dynamic ...
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Blog
Samuel Lockshin |
Dec 16, 2025
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 imperative to optimize your data and analytics strategy. The ...
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Blog
Laura Fletcher |
Dec 12, 2025
Tracking the Rapidly Transforming Power Grid
Navigating the uncertainties of the ongoing and rapidly transforming power grid is imperative for longer-term trading strategies. Infrastructure ...
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Blog
Yes Energy |
Dec 08, 2025
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 regulations under the Trump administration reverse support for clean ...
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Blog
Alex Bennitt |
Dec 04, 2025
The Electric Load Growth Era Is Here
Complex Load Growth Creating Uncertainty Around Demand Center Operations and Supply Stack The electric load growth era is here. Weather-adjusted ...
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Blog
Portia Gilman |
Nov 25, 2025
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 this part II blog! Browse the common questions that market ...
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Blog
Maria Torres |
Nov 17, 2025
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 infrastructure complexity grows and data volumes expand, market ...
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Blog
Greg Toothaker |
Nov 10, 2025
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 (especially AI workloads), crypto mining, and new industrial loads ...
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Blog
Portia Gilman |
Nov 07, 2025
Why Batteries Win in ERCOT’s New Market Design
Note: Blog post published November 7, 2025. On December 5, 2025, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will launch Real-Time ...
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Blog
Laura Fletcher |
Oct 31, 2025
Infrastructure Insights Increases Data on Electrical Grid Capacity Additions
For energy traders and utilities, understanding when and where new generation, transmission, and load centers will be built is critical for creating ...
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Blog
Cliff Rose |
Oct 21, 2025
Historical ERCOT Pricing and Drivers: An Analysis
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has changed significantly in the past few years, from its generation stack to its load profile to ...
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Blog
Tim Hough |
Oct 15, 2025
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? Characteristics and Risks of Large Loads Existing ISO Large Load ...
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Blog
Portia Gilman |
Oct 13, 2025
ERCOT RTC+B Market Redesign FAQ
You asked. We answered. Browse the common questions that market participants have ahead of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) ...
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Blog
Laura Fletcher |
Oct 09, 2025
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 boats down the Nile River in 5,000 B.C.E. to windmills pumping ...
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Blog
Greg Toothaker |
Oct 02, 2025
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 our electricity price forecasting model, EnCompass Cloud, is ...
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