{"id":9655,"date":"2026-05-21T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=2677c8f5e9fef27026665fca774825e9"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:00:00","slug":"associated-electric-cooperative-inc-modernizes-complex-power-gas-operations-with-pci-energy-solutions-etrm-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=9655","title":{"rendered":"Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. Modernizes Complex Power &amp; Gas Operations with PCI Energy Solutions\u2019 ETRM Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>NORMAN, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. (Associated) today announced the successful transition of its multi-market power and natural gas operations to PCI Energy Solutions\u2019 next-generation <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcienergysolutions.com%2Fsolutions%2Fetrm%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpress-release%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpower-scheduling%26utm_content%3Daeci-go-live-press-release&amp;esheet=54538981&amp;newsitemid=20260520903697&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Power+Energy+Trading+and+Risk+Management+%28ETRM%29+platform&amp;index=1&amp;md5=71dad25808c0c7bf6e7c3f129ea61524\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Power Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) platform<\/a>. This strategic implementation unifies Associated\u2019s trading, scheduling, and risk workflows into a single, scalable ecosystem designed for the complexities of the Eastern Interconnect.<\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520903697\/en\/2810534\/5\/pci_logo_full_color_rgb_700px%40300ppi.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520903697\/en\/2810534\/22\/pci_logo_full_color_rgb_700px%40300ppi.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520903697\/en\/2810534\/5\/pci_logo_full_color_rgb_700px%40300ppi.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260520903697\/en\/2810534\/21\/pci_logo_full_color_rgb_700px%40300ppi.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>\nStreamlining Complexity in a Unique Market<\/p><p>\nOperating outside traditional RTO footprints, Associated manages a sophisticated portfolio that requires seamless coordination across bilateral and organized markets. By leveraging <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcienergysolutions.com%2Fsolutions%2Fetrm%2Fpower-scheduling%2F%3Futm_source%3Dpress-release%26utm_medium%3Dreferral%26utm_campaign%3Dpower-scheduling%26utm_content%3Daeci-go-live-press-release&amp;esheet=54538981&amp;newsitemid=20260520903697&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=PCI%26%238217%3Bs+modern+Power+Scheduling&amp;index=2&amp;md5=7f9380752374efe22c2de1ef802daaa6\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">PCI\u2019s modern Power Scheduling<\/a> capabilities, Associated has successfully bridged the gap between physical trades, e-Tags, and downstream settlements.<\/p><p>\nThe new platform eliminates manual bottlenecks and provides real-time visibility into:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nSub-hourly pricing and transmission losses<\/li>\n<li>\nIntegrated ISO\/RTO participation<\/li>\n<li>\nComprehensive risk management and data services<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n\"Associated's members depend on us to steward their generating and transmission portfolio to manage risk and capture value across every market we operate in. And we work in many \u2014 PJM, MISO, SPP, SEEM, bilaterals, and more,\" said Chris Lazzaro, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Associated. \u201cWe needed a platform that could handle that complexity without adding to it. PCI delivered a single platform for all our trading and settlement needs, providing a foundation we can build on and innovate with for years to come.\"<\/p><p>\n\u201cAssociated operates in one of the most unique and demanding power regions in the country,\u201d added Shailesh Mishra, Chief Commercial Officer at PCI. \u201cThis go-live demonstrates PCI\u2019s commitment to empowering sophisticated utilities with tools that transform operational complexity into a competitive advantage. We are proud to help Associated modernize its critical infrastructure while driving measurable value for its members.\u201d<\/p><p>\n<b>About Associated Electric Cooperative, Inc.<\/b><\/p><p>\nAssociated Electric Cooperative is a member-owned, member-led, not-for-profit electric cooperative with a mission to generate reliable, affordable, and responsible power for six member-owner G&amp;T cooperatives and 51 distribution cooperatives across Missouri, northeast Oklahoma, and southeast Iowa. Together, Associated proudly serves more than 2.1 million people in the Midwest. Learn more at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aeci.org%2F&amp;esheet=54538981&amp;newsitemid=20260520903697&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=aeci.org&amp;index=3&amp;md5=ffc2427ac46e70db127cbfc8bedb8fca\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">aeci.org<\/a>.<\/p><p>\n<b>About PCI Energy Solutions<\/b><\/p><p>\nWe empower energy companies to continuously optimize all aspects of energy production, trading, transportation, and consumption. We\u2019re a tight-knit team of 300 diligent product experts, engineers, business analysts, and more, implementing software solutions in close partnership with energy companies from across the world \u2014 our customers literally keep the lights on. We\u2019re based in Norman (Oklahoma) with offices in Mexico City (Mexico), Lima (Peru), and Sydney (Australia). Learn more at <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcienergysolutions.com%2F&amp;esheet=54538981&amp;newsitemid=20260520903697&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=pcienergysolutions.com&amp;index=4&amp;md5=d8bf146402aca64c7bd19bf35af24ad0\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">pcienergysolutions.com<\/a>.<\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\n<b>Media Contact:<\/b><br\/>Morgan Day\n<br\/>PCI Energy Solutions\n<br\/>405.447.6933\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:mday@pcienergysolutions.com\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">mday@pcienergysolutions.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NORMAN, Okla.&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Associated Electric Cooperative Inc. 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