Hands-on Project Management

Structure's Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) practice area is the leading provider of consulting services in the North American energy industry. The group has deep domain and ETRM vendor product expertise and is the premier system integrator in the ETRM vendor space, with a proven track record of successful implementations, upgrades, and post-implementation optimization projects. Structure employs a hands-on project management and “teaming approach” with ETRM product vendors to achieve success and exceed client’s expectations on these projects.

What energy trading and risk management platform makes sense for your business?

• Determining your ETRM requirements is integral in choosing the right vendor software
• Different sizes and types of energy organizations usually have very different needs and budgets
• Structure has extensive expertise delivering all major ETRM platforms

What are the keys to the successful implementation of an ETRM system?

• Detailed business requirements
• A dedicated project team
• Work with an integrator who's done it before, many times

Sustainable ETRM

ETRM systems are a significant investment, with the typical ETRM system having a life span of 4 to 6 years. Structure’s post-implementation optimization can help leverage your investment by:

• More fully utilizing system functionality
• Developing reports and data management capabilities
• Integration with legacy applications
• Focused training to extract more value from the ETRM system
• Getting the most out of your investment through improved workflow and accountability

How Can Structure Help with Energy Trading and Risk Management Implementation?

Our ETRM practice provides lifecycle management for the entire ETRM selection and deployment process, including requirements gathering, system-selection recommendations, contract negotiations, and business process-design and implementation services.

How Is Structure Different from Other ETRM Vendors?

Structure focuses exclusively on the energy industry and has experience working with a wide variety of energy companies ranging from energy marketers to vertically integrated utilities.  Our differentiators include:

• We have unrivalled expertise in implementing the leading ETRM solutions, while adhering to strict vendor neutrality
• We know the capabilities and limitation of all leading offerings
• Clients trust us to help them select and implement the best system(s) for their specific needs
• A proven methodology that works
• A pragmatic and realistic approach
• Our clients always are willing to provide references and they enjoy working with us