Course description
On-Demand In-Depth Seminar: Fundamentals of Electric Power Transactions, Marketing and Trading
The information presented in this seminar does not exist in a book or in any other training program.
Understand how transactions are executed in each of the 8 different types of power markets, how these markets interact with each other, and how power marketers and traders make money.
Learn how to execute physical and financial power transactions, PPAs, tolling, and heat rate deals. You will also learn how these bilateral transactions interact with the ISO day-ahead energy auctions, LMP, ISO virtual transactions, Incs, Decs, UTCs, and FTR/CRRs.
The seminar also addresses some of the standard techniques used in energy/power trading, how traders can get an edge, how to trade around assets, and how energy/power marketers can make money by buying under-valued options from their customers and suppliers.
PGS training programs are known for their clear explanations and in-depth content. Register today, and join the over 10,000 industry professionals who trust PGS with their energy training needs.
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Who should attend?
This training program will benefit a wide variety of organizations in the electric power, financial and energy industries.
Professionals from energy/power marketers, energy producers, traders, utilities, energy marketers, industrial companies, electric generators, and municipals will gain valuable insights, as will natural gas, oil and electric power executives, traders, marketers, (sales, purchasing & risk management professionals), accountants, economists, trading support staff, auditors, attorneys, government regulators, rate specialists, plant operators, engineers and corporate planners.
Prerequisites and Advance Preparation
This online training program requires a basic knowledge of the U.S. electric power industry. Important background information will be provided.
Training content
- Session 1: Introduction to Energy & Electricity Commodity Markets
- Session 2: Day Ahead Energy Auctions, LMP, and ISO Virtual Power Transactions
- Session 3: How to Buy and Sell Physical Power with Bilateral Contracts and PPAs
- Session 4: How Bilateral Power and PPA Transactions Are Done Within the ISO World of Energy Auctions and LMP
- Session 5: Introduction to Heat Rates, Spark Spreads, Tolling Deals, PPAs, and Heat Rate Linked Power Transactions
- Session 6: Introduction to Energy Trading and How to Trade Around Energy Assets
- Session 7: How Energy Marketers Make Money Buying Under-Priced Physical Options From Their Customers and Suppliers
Course delivery details
Get the best of both worlds with this blended learning approach.
- Learn at your own pace and on your own schedule as you first enjoy the on-demand seminar presentation. Speed up, slow down, or repeat sections of the presentation. It’s your choice.
- After you complete the presentation join us for one of our regularly scheduled live online Q&A sessions. A calendar of live Q&A dates and times is provided in the program access instructions you will receive You can also email your questions directly to the instructor.
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PGS Energy Training
PGS Energy Training (PGS) is a leading provider of quality seminars for the electric power and energy industries. Established in 1990, PGS offers on-site training programs, open-registration classroom seminars, live online seminars, and private education sessions for senior executives....