In the ever-evolving landscape of the energy sector, risk mitigation stands as the keystone for sustainable growth and stability. The “Navigating the Currents” panel brings together leading experts in energy procurement, hedging and trading to delve into surviving market volatility. This session will explore the latest methodologies in identifying, assessing, and managing the multifaceted risks inherent in the trading of natural gas and power.
Panelists will discuss advanced analytical tools and risk assessment models that forecast market movements and help shield their operations from potential disruptions and losses. Discussions will extend to risk management strategies and tactics, from the utilization of derivatives and hedging to innovative insurance products to maximize market opportunities and provide a blueprint for attendees to understand how leading firms navigate inevitable market uncertainties.
As the energy market continues to integrate renewable sources and digital technologies, the panel will also provide a forward-looking perspective on the impact of these shifts on risk profiles and trading strategies. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to turn risk management into a competitive advantage.
Join us for an illuminating discussion that promises to empower energy professionals with the knowledge and tools to master the art of risk mitigation.
How Third-Party Verification Protects your Energy Business
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Third-Party Verification (TPV) is required by the Federal Trade Commission and most states’ public utility or Public Services Commission for telecom service changes, as well as by many states for changes in electric and natural gas services. For retail energy providers, you have no choice but to use third-party verification services. In the future, it’s […]
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Retail Energy Providers – It Is Time to Ditch Your Current System?
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Change can be intimidating – but ultimately, you are putting more at risk by holding on to aging technology and processes. As the retail energy industry matures, the systems and processes that worked in 2002 – or even 2012 – often no longer make sense. Our products and regulations have changed, as have our processes […]
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Renewable Energy Credits, Are You Optimizing Your Portfolio?
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As private and public forces continue to drive clean energy development and energy transition in the United States, we continue to see Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”) play an increased role in the transition. In order to remain competitive, it is vital to understand how the market functions and overall trends and how to optimize your […]
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Challenges of the Energy Transition
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The ambitious goal to achieve a Net-Zero energy system by 2050 is full of challenges well beyond simply scaling renewable energy generation. Some of the most significant challenges associated with transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy include intermittency/reliability, environmental impacts, land availability and transmission infrastructure, and the need for businesses, governments, and consumers to […]
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LOAD DISAGGREGATION
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What’s making your customer’s energy bill balloon? Is it their new induction range? The teenager’s long showers? An air conditioner working overtime to fight the summer heat? Thanks to machine learning, neural networks, and talented data scientists, those answers are available. Modern load disaggregation tools analyze customer usage data and enable customers to take control […]
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How a Cooperative Approach to Utility Offerings Pays Off in Customer Retention and Brand Trust
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The retail energy industry faces many complex challenges, including increasing demand, the move from centralized to decentralized energy generation, emerging customer preferences, and more. While all of these obstacles will take considerable time and effort to resolve, there is one turnkey strategy that every company should be taking advantage of immediately – leveraging the right […]
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Maximizing Revenue Streams for Renewable + Storage Owners Through Machine Learning Optimizations
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Utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) are growing rapidly across the U.S., with installations increasing 196% in the past year alone. The most common use case for BESS is for frequency response markets, which offer new revenue streams for both storage and renewable energy assets along with capacity markets. It’s not enough, however, to merely […]
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The Importance of Weather Trends in the Energy Industry
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It is no secret that temperature and precipitation are both extremely important indicators for the energy industry. Temperature is a primary driver of electricity demand due to heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Precipitation correlates strongly with temperature and with output from both wind and solar generation. As such, the temperature is […]
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WHAT IS NEW AT EMC18?
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By Jack Doeuck, co-Founder, Energy Marketing Conferences Some people say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!” We have run 17 successful conferences since 2014, and after each conference, we ask our attendees what we should do to ‘change it up’ and most often the replies are “EMC is great, why change it?” That said, […]
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Minimizing Natural Gas Demand Volatility
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Never has natural gas been such a critical factor in the global economy, the growing demand and uncertainty have forced U.S. suppliers out of their “comfort zones.” Not that suppliers were ever truly “comfortable”, thanks in large part to fluctuating winter seasons, but today many are looking for new data and information sources, as well […]
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