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.
Retail Competition Revolving Door – Are we moving towards “De-Reg” or “Re-reg”?
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As Retail Energy insiders, we are always thinking about the next big thing for the market, be that new products and services or new markets to pursue. While many Retail Suppliers are investing time and dollars into influencing market openings in the South and West, many states in the Northeast are moving closer and closer […]
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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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Energy Marketing Conferences Announce Kevin Greiner, CEO of Gas South as its Keynote Speaker at EMC18 in New York City
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Hundreds of Competitive Energy Executives Gather in NYC to Discuss “Accelerating the Energy Transition” Sept 14th-15th at the 18th Energy Marketing Conference. The sponsors and exhibitors at Energy Marketing Conferences are companies who have supported the growth and acceleration of the energy transition in the competitive energy industry for many years.” — Jack Doueck NEW […]
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Digital Transformation – Customer Engagement, Information Technology
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Research carried out by MIT has found that organizations that achieve digital mastery can increase their profit margins by over 25%. Digital engagement, mastery, and empowerment are well-known buzzwords, but what does that mean for your business? We must reimagine our businesses in the digital age and strengthen the human touchpoints we have. You can use new […]
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The Next Big Inflation Story
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We read a lot about inflation these days, and it’s not surprising. Consumers everywhere are feeling the pinch of rising costs. Although wages are increasing rapidly, the costs of many goods and services are growing even faster. So far this year alone, gasoline prices are up a whopping 18%, exacerbated by increased post-Covid demand, as […]
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Alternative Ways to Post Security and Extend Credit to Customers
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Energy retailers face working capital squeezes and unsecured credit exposures TL;DR Energy retailers face increasingly stringent requirements to post security Energy retailers have limited options when securing and/or financing their own receivables Existing credit providers struggle to provide a comprehensive, streamlined solution Rising commodity prices and changing credit requirements mean energy retailers are required to […]
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As a Retail Energy Provider, Are You Ready for Energy (Hyper) Inflation?
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World events, policy changes, and dropping domestic energy production has led to the fastest growth in residential electricity rates since 2008. If this trend is consistent with previous inflationary periods, this may be just the beginning of a prolonged period of rising home electricity costs and living expenses. So what does this mean for retail […]
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Going the Extra Mile: How to Stand Out in a Highly Competitive Energy Market
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It is no secret that in 2022, the U.S. retail energy landscape is more crowded than ever. As many markets across the U.S. continue to move toward energy deregulation, an increasing number of residential consumers now have added power and choice when it comes to selecting their energy provider. With nearly 60% of deregulated households […]
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The Texas Power Grid Fallout: View from a Risk Manager
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It was exactly a year ago this month that Texas experienced a power grid fallout due to severe winter weather – a total anomaly in the history of the state. Even though the Texas fallout wasn’t the first time we’ve seen weather anomalies cripple the power grid and spell financial doom for organizations that were […]
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Weather Forecast Accuracy, the Ever-Present Challenge for Suppliers
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How Probable is it That Your Load Forecast is Wrong? The past cold snap in Texas brought back a few memories of the winter and summer black swan events in ERCOT the past couple of years. The importance of weather norms and accurate forecasts are critical to the energy industry and energy suppliers have their […]
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