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ERCOT’s volatility is inevitable, missed opportunities don’t have to be. Unlock smarter monetization with fundamentally driven insights. ⚡ Congestion shifts daily. Topology updates monthly. Decisions are made in minutes. Whether you're bidding, hedging, or planning in ERCOT, Energy Exemplar's PLEXOS® Insights products give you a clear way to see risk before it becomes a problem. Energy Exemplar has three solutions built for today’s ERCOT challenges: 🔻 Monthly CRR Auctions – Forecast where, when, and how hard congestion hits, using the same network ERCOT clears on. 📈 14-Day Short-term Trading – Get forward visibility on nodal pricing, shadow prices, and risk flags well beyond the Day-Ahead market. 🧭 Medium-term Planning – Evaluate siting, curtailment, and constraint trends with forecasts built from ERCOT’s seasonal data, outages, and upgrades. All powered by PLEXOS®. No black boxes. No lagging models. Learn more in the blog: https://bit.ly/4aJpa0M #ERCOT #EnergyForecasting #CongestionRisk #TradingStrategy #EnergyMarkets

What’s New - your monthly snapshot of PLEXOS® platform enhancements that help you model faster, plan smarter, and collaborate more effectively. The December release delivers key updates across the PLEXOS® ecosystem, including: ✅ PLEXOS® 12 beta is now available ✅ Streamlined simulation workflows in PLEXOS® Cloud ✅ In-app support and automation tools in PLEXOS® Intelligence ✅ Enhanced PLEXOS® Excel + DataHub integration ✅ Expanded PLEXOS® Playbooks coverage ✅ New Simulation Ready Datasets Here are a few highlights: 🔹 Prioritize simulations with run priority and track changes with redesigned version cards 🔹 Generate automation scripts using plain language, no coding required 🔹 Start a live chat directly from the PLEXOS® Intelligence interface 🔹 Work faster in Excel with in-app DataHub browsing and contextual enhancements 🔹 Access prebuilt datasets and workflow templates to reduce setup time and accelerate delivery Explore the full update: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4rGGidH #PLEXOS #EnergyModeling #EnergyExemplar #CloudSimulation #EnergyPlanning

Registration is NOW OPEN for Xcelerate EMEA 2026 – London! From 2–5 June 2026, we’re bringing the region’s premier Energy Modelling & Simulation Conference to the iconic Park Plaza Westminster Bridge right in the heart of London, steps from the Thames, Big Ben, and the city’s vibrant energy district. This year’s theme, Human + Machine, spotlights the fusion of human expertise with cutting-edge modelling technologies, revealing how Europe and the wider EMEA region will build smarter, cleaner, and more resilient energy systems. What you can look forward to: ➡️ Inspiring keynotes from experts driving Europe’s evolving energy landscape ➡️ Practical, hands-on training led by experienced PLEXOS® specialists ➡️ Explore what’s next for the platform in our Product Roadmap and Innovation Zone sessions ➡️ One-on-one help in The Lab to make the most of PLEXOS ➡️ Exceptional networking opportunities, plus a special London-exclusive event still under wraps Join us in one of the world’s great global cities to connect, collaborate, and accelerate the future of energy modelling and simulation. 👉 Register now and be part of the future of energy: https://bit.ly/4pL1M7h #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModelling #CleanEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonisation #HumanPlusMachine #PLEXOS

Human + Machine = Powering Every Decision The energy system is becoming more complex by the day — shaped by AI, stretched by demand, and driven by an urgent need to balance resilience, regulation, cost, and net-zero goals. At Xcelerate 2026, we're bringing together energy leaders, modelers, planners, and innovators to explore how human insight and intelligent systems are transforming the way we simulate, forecast, and make decisions. Because the most powerful energy decisions aren't made by machines alone, they're made when people and technology work together. 🌍 Join the global conversation. 🔎 Explore what’s ahead: https://bit.ly/4nlYy8V #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModeling #EnergyInnovation #DecisionIntelligence #PLEXOS #Aurora #Adapt2 #EnergyTransition #AIinEnergy

What if your energy planning tools could think faster than the market? Join us Dec. 2nd to explore how PLEXOS® Intelligence is transforming the future of energy modeling. Powered by AI, insight, and integration, PLEXOS® Intelligence helps decision-makers plan and optimize with unprecedented speed and foresight. Be part of the conversation. Register at https://bit.ly/49HcNSl #PLEXOSIntelligence #AI #FutureOfEnergy #webinar

Shaping Ireland’s energy future starts with powerful modeling. ⚡🇮🇪 EirGrid and Mott MacDonald used PLEXOS® to explore Tomorrow’s Energy Scenarios 2023, a comprehensive modeling project mapping Ireland’s potential pathways to a net-zero power system. Through four unique scenarios, from self-sustaining to gas evolution, they uncovered insights into renewable buildouts, system reliability, and strategic investment decisions. The result? ➡️ Clear, evidence-based insights for how Ireland can meet its 2030 and 2050 goals, sustainably and confidently. Swipe through the carousel 👇 to see how advanced modeling with PLEXOS® helped EirGrid turn uncertainty into insight. Read the full case study to learn more: https://bit.ly/3JZYApq #EnergyTransition #Utilities #Decarbonization #ScenarioPlanning #PLEXOS

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Xcelerate AMER 2026 – San Antonio! 🚀 Get ready to be part of the year’s most energizing event! From 12–15 May 2026, we’re taking over the stunning Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas just outside downtown San Antonio for the region’s premier Energy Modeling & Simulation Conference. This year’s theme, Human + Machine, brings the power of human ingenuity together with cutting-edge modeling technologies to reveal how the future of energy systems will be built smarter, faster, and more sustainable than ever. Here’s what to expect: ➡️ Inspiring keynotes from global energy leaders ➡️ Immersive, hands-on product and training sessions led by top PLEXOS®, Aurora & Adapt2 experts ➡️ Deep-dive case studies showcasing innovation across the Americas and beyond! ➡️ Unforgettable networking plus a special event still under wraps! Don’t miss your chance to connect, collaborate, and spark the future of energy modeling and simulation. 👉 Register now and be part of the future of energy: https://bit.ly/484WUmq #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModeling #CleanEnergy #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonization #HumanPlusMachine #PLEXOS

🎤 Xcelerate APAC Speaker Spotlight: Mark Thomson, Executive Director at Carbon Transition Pathways (CarbonTP) We’re delighted to welcome Mark Thomson to Xcelerate APAC 2026 in Sydney, Australia, from 24–27 March 2026. 🔦 Session Highlight: Green Iron & Steel Reference Model In this session, hear about a techno-economic model that optimises green steel complexes within their energy systems. The model accounts for renewable generation, grid and gas constraints, and emissions targets to identify the lowest-cost hardware configuration. It includes water treatment, hydrogen production, compression and storage, air separation, and iron production, and can export hot briquetted iron or steel. Participants will explore multiple scenarios to understand the impact of technology options, costs, and emissions intensity across diverse locations. 📚About Mark Thomson: Mark has a degree in mechanical engineering with 20 years’ experience across the oil and gas and chemicals sectors. He has 5 years of consulting experience with McKinsey, is a founding partner of Carbon Transition Pathways, and supports the World Economic Forum on decarbonisation roadmaps for aluminium and steel. Don’t miss this opportunity to: - See how a techno-economic model optimises green steel complexes and energy systems - Understand the impact of renewables, grid and gas constraints, and emissions targets - Explore scenarios to assess technology options, costs, and emissions intensity across locations 📆When & Where: 24–27 March 2026 | Sydney, Australia Reserve your spot today and join us for this session: https://bit.ly/43CnD8w #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #PLEXOS #HumanPlusMachine

Energy leaders are being asked to make billion-dollar decisions in environments that change by the hour. Traditional modeling can’t keep up, PLEXOS® Intelligence can. With AI-powered simulation and intuitive, enterprise-ready insights, PLEXOS® Intelligence gives planners, operators, and executives the clarity they need to act fast and with confidence. Learn more @ https://bit.ly/47wfsx2 #PLEXOSIntelligence #AI #FutureOfEnergy

🎤 Xcelerate APAC Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Paul Deane, Senior Scientist at University College Cork We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Paul Deane to Xcelerate APAC 2026 in Sydney, Australia, from 24–27 March 2026. A leading voice in energy systems modelling, Dr. Deane brings global expertise and forward-thinking insights into the evolving world of clean energy futures. 🔦 Session Highlight: Examining the Global Cost Impact of Proactive Vs Reactive Policy for Electrolytic Hydrogen How much does it cost the world to wait? In this session, Dr. Deane will share groundbreaking research that leverages PLEXOS to develop a global electricity and hydrogen model, supported by Energy Exemplar’s Academic Program. His analysis explores the cost penalties of reactively—rather than proactively—planning for electrolytic hydrogen integration. The findings reveal that reactive policy could increase costs by 8–15%, highlighting the value of forward planning in building a more efficient and sustainable energy system. 📚About Dr. Paul Deane: Recognised internationally for his research in clean energy and energy systems modelling, Dr. Deane’s work bridges academia and policy, supporting governments and organizations worldwide in their transition to low-carbon futures. Don’t miss this opportunity to: - Discover how advanced modelling can inform smarter hydrogen policy decisions - Learn directly from one of the industry’s most trusted energy modelling experts - Connect with peers at the forefront of the global clean energy transition 📆When & Where: 24–27 March 2026 | Sydney, Australia Reserve your spot today and join us for this session: https://bit.ly/4pbywXl #Xcelerate2026 #EnergyModelling #FutureOfEnergy #Decarbonisation #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #PLEXOS #HumanPlusMachine