ERCOT's RTC+B Implementation: Strategic Implications for Market Participants
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
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With ERCOT's Real-Time Co-optimization plus Batteries (RTC+B) implementation targeted for December 5, 2025, this virtual forum will provide critical insights for financial market participants navigating the most significant market enhancement since the Real-Time Nodal market design inception in 2010. This executive-level discussion will focus on strategic implications for traders, developers, investors, and financial players operating in the evolving ERCOT market landscape.
Speakers
Steve Reedy, CEO, CIM View
David Maggio, Principal, Market Design & Analytics, ERCOT
Total Duration: 1.5 hours (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT)
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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GCPA Member - Virtual Forum
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$25.00 |
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GCPA Non-Member - Virtual Forum
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$50.00 |
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Government
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$25.00 |
Agenda
| September 24 | |
| 11:30 AM - 11:35 AM |
Welcome, Market Landscape & Speaker Introductions
Current market conditions and strategic imperative for RTC+B; Why this matters for financial market participants beyond traditional QSEs; Introduction of expert speakers |
| 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM |
Why Implement RTC+B and Strategic Impacts
Unpacking the RTC story from regulatory directive to market transformation; Economic drivers and studies showing lower prices/reduced congestion; Financial market implications and competitive advantages |
| 12:05 PM - 12:25 PM |
What's Changing with RTC+B
Dual market structure (RTM/DAM for AS); DAM as purely financial market with virtual AS offers; Battery integration enhancements; AS Self-Provision for NCLRs; State-of-charge integration |
| 12:25 PM - 12:40 PM |
Potential Impacts to Your Organization
Contract structure evolution (DAM vs RTM pricing); Risk management framework updates; Portfolio optimization and arbitrage opportunities; Financial exposure management |
| 12:40 PM - 12:50 PM |
Implementation Timeline and Market Readiness
Training programs (RTC+B 101 online training beginning July 2025); Market trials confidence building (connectivity testing, real-time execution tests, system-wide closed-loop testing); Day-ahead market trial preparations; Final preparation phase for December 5, 2025 go-live |
| 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM |
Q&A Discussion
Audience-specific implementation concerns |
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For More Information:
Donna Foy
events@gulfcoastpower.org