AURORAxmp Version 9 Released
We are pleased to announce a major new release of AURORAxmp -- Version 9.
Version 9 of AURORAxmp includes an integrated capability to perform Locational Marginal Price (LMP) studies and congestion analysis.
The optional nodal capability is built around an Optimal Power Flow (OPF) solution that can easily solve systems containing thousands of electrical busses, generators, and transmission branches. A Security Constrained OPF is included in the package. This integrated LMP and FTR forecasting capability seamlessly uses the same high productivity features of AURORAxmp in performing LMP studies.
Click here for more information on the LMP cabilities of AURORAxmp.
AURORAxmp LMP Symposium
Houston Marriott West Loop, Houston, TX • November 8, 2007
When: November 8, 2007
Where: Houston Marriott West Loop by the Galleria
1750 West Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027 USA
Phone: 713-960-0111
Fax: 713-624-1560
Click here for more information.
2007 Electric Market Forecasting Conference
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, WA • September 12-14, 2007
The 2007 Conference was a tremendous success! We thank everyone in attendance for helping to make this an exceptional event, and look forward to seeing you again next year! Click here for presentations and other materials from the event.
For the 10th consecutive year, the nation’s premier Electric Market Forecasting Conference brings together top executives and energy market professionals to take a fresh look at energy markets. Participants will experience new insights and perspectives of the opportunities and challenges in today’s power markets.
2007 Spring Training A Success
Materials from the 2007 Spring Training are now available by clicking here. A user name and password are required to access these files. Thanks to all who attended the training!
Pace RIRPSM Symposium
Pace Global Energy Services and EPIS, Inc., leading firms in energy consulting and energy modeling have teamed up to offer a symposium on applying risk techniques in major planning decisions in the gas and power industry.
Dates: March 18-20, 2007
Location: Scottsdale, AZ.
AURORAxmp Version 8.4 and North American Database
The latest version of AURORAxmp brings many new features and enhancements.
AURORAxmp Version 8.3 and North American Database
The latest version of AURORAxmp brings many new features and enhancements, including:
- North American Database Updates
- Significant updates to Resources input table based on leading industry publications.
- New AURORA areas and area names.
- Emission rates now specified by individual resource.
- AURORAxmp Model Enhancements
- Even more control over demand shapes.
- New capability to limit the capacity of a resource held for operating reserves.
- SQL queries and pivot tables available within AURORAxmp.
See the Version 8.3 Release Notes posted on the AURORAxmp updates page for more information (user name and password required).
2006 Electric Market Forecasting Conference
The 2006 Conference was a tremendous success! We thank everyone in attendance for helping to make this an exceptional event, and look forward to seeing you again next year! Click here for presentations and other materials from the event.
Dates: October 18-20, 2006
Location: Omni Tucson National Golf Resort in Tucson, AZ.
For the 9th consecutive year, the nation’s premier Electric Market Forecasting Conference brought together executives and energy market professionals to take a fresh look at energy markets. Participants were able to look for new insights and parallels with the perspectives presented to broaden their view of opportunities and solutions in power markets.
AURORAxmp Version 8.2 and North American Database Update
The latest version of AURORAxmp brings many new features and enhancements, including:
- Numerous updates to the North American Database.
- Even more flexibility in shaping of hydro generation.
- Significant new Computational Dataset capabilities.
- Improved charting options and Change Set enhancements.
See the Version 8.1 Release Notes provided in hardcopy with the installation CD for more information.
EPIS Web Site Redesign
The long-awaited redesign of our web site is complete. We think you'll find that it functions just as well as our old site, but looks and performs a whole lot better. Also, some important additional content, such as Tutorials and a Knowledge Base, is on they way. Please let us know if you have feedback or run into any problems.
AURORAxmp Version 8.1 Introduces 64-bit Capabilities
The latest version of AURORAxmp brings many new features and enhancements, including:
- AURORAxmp now runs on 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems.
- Even more capabilities using Change Sets.
- New inputs available for resource variable and fixed costs.
- SQL Server 2005 Bulk Loader for output -- now the fastest optioin available.
See the Version 8.1 Release Notes provided in hardcopy with the installation CD for more information.
EPIS Named to Oregon's Top Five
EPIS, Inc., is proud to announce that it has received prestigious recognition from Deloitte & Touch as the 4th fastest-growing technology firm in Oregon. The recognition resulted from Deloitte & Touche’s Technology Fast 50 program, which honors companies around the country that have shown rapid, sustained growth over the past three years. For more information on this prestigious honor, click here.
