RCOT’s RTC+B (Real-Time Co-optimization plus Batteries) market rule changes took effect at the end of 2025. Since implementation, the Qualified Scheduling Entities (QSEs) and energy storage operators in the ERCOT market have re-tooled price forecasts and bidding strategies to maximize revenues under the new rules.

In this webinar, Ascend Analytics’ SmartBidder team reviews the RTC+B rule changes and examines how operators have adapted since implementation.  The discussion highlights bidding strategies used by leading market participants, emerging revenue opportunities for storage owners, and shares important lessons learned from this transformative market rule change process.

Attendees will learn:

• How operators reacted to the RTC+B rule change in the initial days and months following implementation
• The impact of RTC+B rules on ERCOT energy and ancilllary service printing
• Emerging market trends and revenue opportunities under the new framework
• How SmartBidder strategies evolved to maximize revenue generation with increasing complexity and product optionality

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