The Countdown to RTC+B: How to Win Under ERCOT's New Rules | November 12, 2025

The Countdown to RTC+B: How to Win Under ERCOT's New Rules | November 12, 2025

ERCOT’s RTC+B (Real-Time Co-optimization plus Batteries) market design goes live on December 5, ushering in one of the most significant operational shifts for storage to date. With only a few weeks to prepare, storage operators face a high-stakes race to adapt.

In this webinar, Ascend’s SmartBidder team will break down the rule changes, unpack the operational implications, and present how SmartBidder's new RTC+B compliant bidding strategies will function and uncover value for operators.  Key takeaways include:

  • Understand the new RTC+B market design and its implications for storage operations
  • Learn how SmartBidder functions under the new rules starting December 5
  • Explore strategies to maximize revenue and capture new market opportunities

Speakers

Tapas Peshin, PhD, Bidding & Trading Analytics Manager
Martin Chown, Senior Energy Storage Analyst

The Countdown to RTC+B: How to Win Under ERCOT's New Rules | November 12, 2025

November 12, 2025

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ERCOT’s RTC+B (Real-Time Co-optimization plus Batteries) market design goes live on December 5, ushering in one of the most significant operational shifts for storage to date. With only a few weeks to prepare, storage operators face a high-stakes race to adapt.

In this webinar, Ascend’s SmartBidder team will break down the rule changes, unpack the operational implications, and present how SmartBidder's new RTC+B compliant bidding strategies will function and uncover value for operators.  Key takeaways include:

  • Understand the new RTC+B market design and its implications for storage operations
  • Learn how SmartBidder functions under the new rules starting December 5
  • Explore strategies to maximize revenue and capture new market opportunities

About Ascend Analytics

Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The company’s offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk across any energy asset portfolio. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over $50 billion in project financing assessments. Ascend provides energy market stakeholders with the clarity and confidence to successfully navigate the rapidly shifting energy landscape.

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