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Energy Marketing Conferences Announces Keynotes, Finalists for the “Supplier of the Year” Award, and Expanded Programming for EMC25 in Houston
Source: Energy Marketing Conferences (EMC)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOUSTON, TX – March 18, 2026 – Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC (EMC) today announced major updates for EMC25, including the confirmation of its Day 2 Keynote speaker, the Final Nominees for the prestigious Supplier of the Year Award, the launch of the new Broker Excellence Award, and early sponsor partners! Neville Ravji, CEO Budget Power, named Day 2 Keynote Speaker EMC is pleased to welcome Neville Ravji, Chief Executive Officer of Budget Power (and Sunrise Energy Holdings) as our Day 2 Keynote Speaker. Neville will also participate in the EMC25 CEO Roundtable, sponsored by CAPCO, with executives from APG&E, Arbor, Shell Energy, CPV Retail and Clearview Energy to discuss growth strategies, market evolution, and the future of competitive energy. Supplier of the Year Finalists Announced EMC also announced the final nominees for its prestigious Supplier of the Year Award, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated outstanding performance, innovation, and impact in the competitive energy industry. The 2026 nominees include: Atlantic Energy APG&E Chariot Energy CPV Retail Discount Power Indra Energy Northeastern Power Rhythm Energy Vistra Corp The award winner will be announced live on the main stage during the Awards Presentation on Day 2 of EMC25 with a post-event press release and announcements recognizing this year’s winner! Introducing the Broker Excellence Award In addition, in recognition of its 25th conference, EMC is now accepting final submissions for its new Broker Excellence Award, created to recognize organizations demonstrating exceptional performance, market impact, customer value, and commitment to excellence within the broker community. The deadline to apply is March 20, 2026, and submissions may be completed online at BROKER SUBMISSION. Early nominees include Eisenbach Consulting, AMPICA Energy Solutions, Spartan Marketing Group, and NextEra Advisors, with additional submissions still coming in. The winner will be recognized on Day 2 during the Awards Presentation! Expanded Programming and On-Site Experience Key discussions at EMC25 will explore “THE POWER SHIFT” and future of competitive energy growth, emerging retail choice states, fraud prevention, artificial intelligence, market design, regulation, customer ownership, SB-6 and the future of ERCOT, data centers, EVs, distributed generation, and technology as a proven competitive advantage in retail energy. Sessions will be supported by leading industry voices and will feature perspectives from executives and market leaders representing companies such as Customized Energy Solutions (CES), VertexOne, ESG Global, EDF Trading, Kinergy Solutions, Atlantic Energy, CG Infinity, Enersponse, Rhythm Energy, APG&E, NextEra Energy, Constellation, Vistra Corp, NRG, BP Energy, Shell Energy, CPV Retail, Budget Power, Clearview Energy, AnswerNet TPV, Nexxa Group, EIQdigital, Feller Law Group, MedTractions, Center for Resource Solutions (Green-e), REAL, Softsmiths (ennrgy.com), Earth Etch, Paymentus, 257 (Two Five Seven), nGenue, Nordic Energy Services, ENGIE, ERCOT, Priority Power, BOX/Apps Direct, Arbor, Japan Electric Renewables Americas, Chariot Energy, Gorilla, Optimus Loyalty Solutions, Quantum, Blackhawk Networks, ClearWarranty, CYA, TLP Software, escoAdvisors, Emerios, and many more! Designed to maximize both learning and connection, EMC25 will feature 11 panels, Fastball presentations, a dynamic exhibit hall, private hosted events, and two days of unmatched networking. Event highlights include the Day 1 private luncheon hosted by WNS in the Westheimer Room, the Day 2 Women’s Energy Alliance networking breakfast (members only) gathering, and sustainability-focused support from APG&E as Carbon Neutral Offset Partner Sponsor and SPINAKR as Sustainable Excellence Partner Sponsor. Leadership Perspective “EMC25 is shaping up to be one of biggest, and most impactful events to date,” said Jack Doeuck, Founder of Energy Marketing Conferences. “We’re bringing together the leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who are actively driving the industry forward. From our keynotes and CEO Roundtable to the introduction of a new award recognizing excellence across the market, this Spring’s event is focused on real conversations, real insights, and real opportunities to connect and grow.” For those invested in the retail energy sector, EMC25 is a high-value opportunity for insight, visibility, business development, and meaningful industry connection. To view the conference agenda and register, please visit the Energy Marketing Conferences website event page: EMC25 INFO Readers can also follow EMC’s broader industry conversations through The Energy Insider Podcast on Spotify, featuring host Jack Doueck and other voices from across the competitive energy sector discussing market trends, leadership, innovation, and the issues shaping the future of the business. Readers are also encouraged to explore MAGNIFYI® Earth Etch’s growing energy and policy news platform, to subscribe for updates and register their companies in the MAGNIFYI® Industry Directory for added visibility across the market.
Abundance Energy Selects ESG Titanium Billing to Power ERCOT Expansion and Distributed Energy Innovation
Source: ESG Global
LUBBOCK, Texas — 3/11/2026 — Energy Software Group (ESG), a leading provider of software and services for the retail energy market, today announced that Abundance Energy has selected ESG Titanium Billing™ as part of a major platform migration designed to support the company’s rapidly growing ERCOT customer base and its next-generation distributed energy initiatives. Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, Abundance Energy is an established ERCOT retail electricity provider focused primarily on residential customers, with strong penetration in both single-family and multi-family markets. The company has built one of the region’s fastest-growing residential electricity platforms and is actively developing new distributed energy programs designed to enhance grid resilience and customer energy flexibility. As part of the transition, Abundance Energy will migrate all active ERCOT customers from its previous billing platform to Titanium Billing, consolidating billing operations onto a modern, high-performance infrastructure capable of supporting complex product structures and advanced energy services. Beyond traditional retail electricity services, Abundance Energy is developing an integrated residential energy ecosystem that combines smart thermostats, solar generation, and distributed battery storage. These resources can be aggregated into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) that allow thousands of homes to operate collectively as a flexible energy resource capable of supporting the ERCOT grid during periods of peak demand and system stress. As part of this strategy, Abundance Energy is collaborating with sonnen, a global leader in residential battery technology and Virtual Power Plant software, to enable coordinated battery fleets capable of delivering grid services while also improving energy resiliency for homeowners. By orchestrating thousands of distributed residential batteries, the company aims to unlock new grid services capabilities within ERCOT while helping customers better manage energy costs and reliability. After evaluating multiple billing vendors, Abundance Energy selected ESG based on the strength of its API architecture, product flexibility, and ability to support highly customized, technology-driven energy offerings. “The energy grid is undergoing a structural transformation,” said Thomas Mandry, Chief Executive Officer of Abundance Energy. “Instead of relying solely on centralized generation, the future grid will increasingly depend on distributed intelligence across millions of connected devices inside homes. At Abundance Energy, we are building a platform where retail electricity, residential battery storage, smart home technology, and Virtual Power Plant participation operate as a single coordinated system. Our collaboration with sonnen allows us to orchestrate distributed battery fleets that can strengthen the ERCOT grid while improving reliability and energy economics for our customers. To support that vision, we needed a billing and transaction platform capable of integrating advanced energy technologies and scaling alongside our innovation strategy. ESG demonstrated the technical depth and long-term strategic alignment required to help power that future.” Titanium Billing’s API-first architecture was a key factor in enabling seamless connectivity between Abundance Energy’s billing platform, distributed energy resources, smart device networks, and CSA portals. ESG’s willingness to scope and deliver tailored development work, combined with its reputation for responsive support and high system performance, further reinforced Abundance Energy’s confidence in the platform. “Abundance Energy is pushing the boundaries of what a retail energy provider can be, particularly in the multi-family and distributed energy space,” said Matt Hirst, CEO of ESG. “We are proud to support their migration to Titanium Billing and to serve as a long-term partner as they continue to innovate in ERCOT.” About Abundance Energy Abundance Energy is a Texas-based retail electricity provider operating in ERCOT with a focus on residential and multi-family customers. The company integrates retail electricity service with advanced residential technologies, including smart thermostats, solar generation, and distributed battery storage systems. Through collaborations with industry leaders such as sonnen and SOLRITE, Abundance Energy is developing large-scale Virtual Power Plant programs designed to improve grid reliability, enhance customer energy resiliency, and accelerate the adoption of distributed energy resources across Texas. About Energy Software Group (ESG) Energy Software Group (ESG) provides cloud-based software and managed services purpose-built for retail energy providers. ESG’s solutions support billing, transaction management, data integration, and operational services, enabling REPs to launch faster, operate efficiently, and scale with confidence in complex deregulated energy markets.
CES Unveils the Next Generation of CES|BLUE
Source: Customized Energy Solutions
"CES Launches Intelligent Workflow Automation within a New CES|BLUE UI/UX. " PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Customized Energy Solutions (CES) today announced two significant additions to its proprietary CES|BLUE platform: the introduction of Workflow Queue functionality within the release of Phase One of a redesigned user interface and experience (UI/UX) y — a new on-system capability that enables retail energy teams to proactively surface and manage to resolution all data exceptions across accounts, billing, EDI, payments, and related system components.Both releases reflect CES’s ongoing investment in CES|BLUE and its commitment to giving clients tools that simplify the operational complexities in the competitive retail energy markets.A Redesigned User Interface and ExperiencePhase One introduces a re-architected and redesigned interface within the BLUE platform, featuring updated navigation, a cleaner visual layout, and a more intuitive user experience. Clients accessing Workflow Queues are already working within the new UI, which serves as a foundation for the broader platform rollout ahead.Phase Two of the UI/UX redesign — which will extend the updated experience to Customer Care and other core screens — is targeted within the next few months.Workflow Queues — Proactive Exception Management for Retail OperationsManaging data exceptions in retail energy operations often means relying on manual processes to organize issues that are identified upon receipt of usage data. This naturally causes delays in billing and creates downstream issues and more manual work. Workflow Queues are custom designed to surface and organize data exceptions earlier in the process to avoid any billing and associated cash flow delays."Data exceptions are an unavoidable reality for retailers at scale — the difference is how fast you resolve them. Work queues give operations teams real-time visibility and the tools to act decisively, turning a persistent challenge into a manageable workflow." – Kevin Corr – Manager, Retail Operations, Customized Energy SolutionsThe module automatically monitors data across key system components and flags records when they meet client-defined exception criteria. Operations managers can configure custom queues using AND/OR logic tailored to their business, while analysts work flagged records directly within the platform — assigning due dates, escalating time-sensitive items, updating statuses, and leaving notes for colleagues. A full audit trail captures every action taken on a flagged record from the moment it is identified to the moment it clears.CES|BLUE also includes a library of pre-built default queues covering the most common operational exceptions — including missing zip codes, capacity obligation gaps, billing configuration issues, and enrollment discrepancies — so teams can get started without any additional configuration.“CES is continuously investing in its software platforms to ensure our clients always have the most advanced technology available. We will continually leverage new innovations, positioning ourselves to deliver solutions that retailers desperately need to make their businesses more competitive and easier to operate.” — Kate Schmid, Director of Client Success Management, Customized Energy SolutionsA Platform That Continues to EvolveCES is continuously investing in CES|BLUE — with a particular acceleration in recent years — to ensure clients always have access to capable, modern software. The platform supports complex operations across enrollments, billing, capacity products, EDI, and multi-ISO market activity for retail energy providers across North America.The UI/UX redesign and Workflow Queue release are part of a broader, ongoing effort to modernize the platform — making it faster to navigate, easier to use, and more responsive to the operational demands retail energy providers face every day. Additional enhancements are in development and will be announced as they become available.About Customized Energy SolutionsCustomized Energy Solutions (CES) is a leading provider of software, consulting, and managed services that help companies succeed in the dynamic deregulated energy markets. CES has combined deep market expertise with advanced technology to deliver timely insights, operational support, and asset management solutions. CES manages over 30,000 MW of renewable and conventional generation resources across all North American ISOs, Ontario, Canada, and Guam, while providing trusted market intelligence and operational support to energy companies worldwide.Media ContactChristina Corcoran | Customized Energy Solutionsmarketing@ces-ltd.com | www.ces-ltd.com Visit us on social media:LinkedInX
Energy Marketing Conferences and Earth Etch Announce 2026 Strategic Partnership
Source: Energy Marketing Conferences
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2026 Chicago, IL — Earth Etch and Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC (EMC) today announced a strategic content and sponsorship partnership designed to expand access to industry insight, education, and thought leadership across the retail energy and competitive power markets. As part of this strategic partnership, Earth Etch will serve as a Platinum Sponsor at EMC conferences, supporting executive-level programming for energy marketers, suppliers, and solution providers. In parallel, EMC will contribute original editorial content to Earth Etch’s digital news platform, MAGNIFYI® (www.magnifyi.com), including podcasts, long-form articles, and conference-inspired analysis. The collaboration bridges live conference programming with always-on digital publishing, extending the reach of EMC’s expertise beyond the conference floor. Content published on magnifyi.com will focus on retail electricity and natural gas markets, customer engagement strategies, regulatory developments, and industry innovation—while reinforcing Earth Etch’s commitment to delivering insight and education around energy compliance and policy through accessible, high-value content. “This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing informed dialogue across the energy industry,” said Jack Doueck, Founder of Energy Marketing Conferences and host of “The Energy Insider” Podcast. “By combining EMC’s twelve years of content and networking event expertise with the reach of MAGNIFYI®, we’re creating a connected platform for timely insight and education year-round." This partnership extends EMC’s insights beyond live conferences through ongoing digital content available on magnifyi.com, while Earth Etch’s Platinum Sponsorship presence at EMC conferences further strengthens engagement with industry stakeholders and aligns with its broader mission to support clarity, education, and compliance awareness across the evolving energy policy landscape. For more information about Energy Marketing Conferences, visit https://energymarketingconferences.com/. For more information about Earth Etch and MAGNIFYI®, visit https://www.earthetch.com/magnifyi. =========================== About Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC Energy Marketing Conferences, LLC (EMC) is the leading go-to convening platform for the retail energy and competitive power markets. Over more than twelve years, the EMC Community has transformed into the central place where this industry aligns, connects, shares best practices and strategies, with the shared purpose of moving business forward. Our two-day, executive-level conferences take place twice a year, Houston each spring and Washington, DC each fall, bringing together suppliers, brokers, marketers, traders, generators, innovators, service providers, and public stakeholders shaping restructured markets. With participation from international partners, and market leaders, EMC brings added global perspective to the conversations driving what comes next for energy choice and competitive growth in North America. Beyond the events, EMC stays active year-round through The Energy Insider Podcast, digital content, and a free monthly industry newsletter. About Earth Etch Earth Etch is a regulatory compliance solutions provider specializing in the retail energy industry. The firm works closely with energy suppliers, brokers, and market participants to navigate complex and evolving regulatory requirements across U.S. markets. In addition to expert advisory and compliance consulting services, Earth Etch develops purpose-built solutions such as its SIMPLIFYI® Compliance Platform, which centralizes regulatory requirements, filing obligations, reporting calendars, and source documentation into a searchable, easy-to-use system. Through its consulting expertise and platforms—including SIMPLIFYI® and the newly launched MAGNIFYI® online news platform—Earth Etch helps energy companies reduce risk, maintain compliance, and operate with confidence in a highly regulated market.
Earth Etch Launches MAGNIFYI.com, Expanding MAGNIFYI® into Online Energy and Policy News Platform
Source: Earth Etch
Chicago, IL — Earth Etch today announced the public launch of magnifyi.com, marking the expansion of MAGNIFYI® from a traditional industry newsletter into a comprehensive online news and content platform focused on energy markets, regulation, and policy. The new platform consolidates breaking news, long-form reporting, market intelligence, and regulatory insight into a centralized, searchable digital experience designed for energy professionals navigating a complex and evolving industry landscape. Key features of the MAGNIFYI® platform include breaking news coverage, long-form feature articles, market alerts, and a free industry directory that allows companies to list themselves at no cost, creating a shared resource for industry discovery and connection. The platform also includes “Dockets at a Glance”, offering searchable access to regulatory dockets, rules, and statutes with direct links to original source documents, along with podcasts and educational resources such as webinars and events, all supported by AI-powered search tools. MAGNIFYI® is available as a free publication. Users may also register for a free subscription to receive email alerts for breaking news, market alerts, and a weekly digest of top stories. According to Earth Etch, the launch reflects a broader effort to improve access to timely, relevant industry information and provide tools that help professionals stay informed as regulatory and market conditions continue to change. “With magnifyi.com, Earth Etch is taking MAGNIFYI® beyond a newsletter and turning it into a living industry resource,” said Madelon Kuchera, Founder and President of Earth Etch. “Our focus is on delivering clarity, context, and connection—helping professionals stay informed and ahead as energy and policy continue to evolve.” Additional information and access to the platform are available at www.magnifyi.com. ====================================== About Earth Etch Earth Etch is a regulatory compliance solutions provider specializing in the retail energy industry. The firm works closely with energy suppliers, brokers, and market participants to navigate complex and evolving regulatory requirements across U.S. markets. In addition to expert advisory and compliance consulting services, Earth Etch develops purpose-built solutions such as its SIMPLIFYI® Compliance Platform, which centralizes regulatory requirements, filing obligations, reporting calendars, and source documentation into a searchable, easy-to-use system. Through its consulting expertise and platforms—including SIMPLIFYI® and the newly launched MAGNIFYI® online news platform—Earth Etch helps energy companies reduce risk, maintain compliance, and operate with confidence in a highly regulated market.
