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Here are the top 10 things you need to know to make the process smoother.</div> <div class="feed-right"> <time class="feed-date" datetime="2024-09-25"> Sep 25, 2024 </time> <div class="feed-visibility feed-visibility-public"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M16 23.027L24.24 28l-2.187-9.373 7.28-6.307-9.587-.827-3.747-8.827-3.747 8.827-9.587.827 7.267 6.307L7.759 28l8.24-4.973z"></path> </svg> </div> <div class="feed-length"> 8 min read </div> <div class="feed-icon"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M11.453 22.107L17.56 16l-6.107-6.12L13.333 8l8 8-8 8-1.88-1.893z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <a class="u-permalink" href="/blog/10-things-you-need-to-know-before-implementing-a-new-etrm-software-system/" aria-label="10 Things You Need to Know Before Implementing a New ETRM Software System"></a> </article> <article class="feed post tag-people featured" data-month="July 2024"> <div class="feed-calendar"> <div class="feed-calendar-month"> Jul </div> <div class="feed-calendar-day"> 29 </div> </div> <div class="feed-image u-placeholder rectangle"> <img class="u-object-fit" srcset="/blog/content/images/size/w400/2024/07/ETRM-Implementation-Blog-1140x605--1--1.png 400w, /blog/content/images/size/w750/2024/07/ETRM-Implementation-Blog-1140x605--1--1.png 750w, /blog/content/images/size/w960/2024/07/ETRM-Implementation-Blog-1140x605--1--1.png 960w, /blog/content/images/size/w1140/2024/07/ETRM-Implementation-Blog-1140x605--1--1.png 1140w" sizes="(min-width: 576px) 160px, 90vw" src="/blog/content/images/size/w750/2024/07/ETRM-Implementation-Blog-1140x605--1--1.png" alt="Blue puzzle pieces with one purple puzzle piece ready to fit into the last section" loading="lazy" > </div> <div class="feed-wrapper"> <h2 class="feed-title">Take the Pain Out of ETRM/CTRM Implementations – How to Make Your Team Comfortable From Day One</h2> <div class="feed-excerpt">The key to quicker and easier ETRM/CTRM implementations is not more training. It's better training. Get the guidance on how to make your next ETRM/CTRM implementation smoother.</div> <div class="feed-right"> <time class="feed-date" datetime="2024-07-29"> Jul 29, 2024 </time> <div class="feed-visibility feed-visibility-public"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M16 23.027L24.24 28l-2.187-9.373 7.28-6.307-9.587-.827-3.747-8.827-3.747 8.827-9.587.827 7.267 6.307L7.759 28l8.24-4.973z"></path> </svg> </div> <div class="feed-length"> 6 min read </div> <div class="feed-icon"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M11.453 22.107L17.56 16l-6.107-6.12L13.333 8l8 8-8 8-1.88-1.893z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <a class="u-permalink" href="/blog/take-the-pain-out-of-etrm-ctrm-implementation/" aria-label="Take the Pain Out of ETRM/CTRM Implementations – How to Make Your Team Comfortable From Day One"></a> </article> <article class="feed post tag-technology tag-automation tag-api tag-risk-management tag-mid-office tag-excel tag-tableau tag-powerbi featured" data-month="May 2024"> <div class="feed-calendar"> <div class="feed-calendar-month"> May </div> <div class="feed-calendar-day"> 21 </div> </div> <div class="feed-image u-placeholder rectangle"> <img class="u-object-fit" srcset="/blog/content/images/size/w400/2024/05/API-Blog-Header.png 400w, /blog/content/images/size/w750/2024/05/API-Blog-Header.png 750w, /blog/content/images/size/w960/2024/05/API-Blog-Header.png 960w, /blog/content/images/size/w1140/2024/05/API-Blog-Header.png 1140w" sizes="(min-width: 576px) 160px, 90vw" src="/blog/content/images/size/w750/2024/05/API-Blog-Header.png" alt="Blue and black view of the world from space with connecting lights" loading="lazy" > </div> <div class="feed-wrapper"> <h2 class="feed-title">How an API Powers Up Your ETRM/CTRM (and Your Spreadsheets) + Use Cases</h2> <div class="feed-excerpt">Learn about how a modern E/CTRM equipped with APIs can save you time, money, and drive better business intelligence, even if you’re still using spreadsheets.</div> <div class="feed-right"> <time class="feed-date" datetime="2024-05-21"> May 21, 2024 </time> <div class="feed-visibility feed-visibility-public"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M16 23.027L24.24 28l-2.187-9.373 7.28-6.307-9.587-.827-3.747-8.827-3.747 8.827-9.587.827 7.267 6.307L7.759 28l8.24-4.973z"></path> </svg> </div> <div class="feed-length"> 6 min read </div> <div class="feed-icon"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M11.453 22.107L17.56 16l-6.107-6.12L13.333 8l8 8-8 8-1.88-1.893z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <a class="u-permalink" href="/blog/how-apis-power-up-your-etrm-ctrm-and-your-spreadsheets-use-cases/" aria-label="How an API Powers Up Your ETRM/CTRM (and Your Spreadsheets) + Use Cases"></a> </article> <article class="feed post tag-software" data-month="March 2024"> <div class="feed-calendar"> <div class="feed-calendar-month"> Mar </div> <div class="feed-calendar-day"> 13 </div> </div> <div class="feed-image u-placeholder rectangle"> <img class="u-object-fit" srcset="/blog/content/images/size/w400/2024/03/Chartis_Energy50-2024_Top-10.jpg 400w, /blog/content/images/size/w750/2024/03/Chartis_Energy50-2024_Top-10.jpg 750w, /blog/content/images/size/w960/2024/03/Chartis_Energy50-2024_Top-10.jpg 960w, /blog/content/images/size/w1140/2024/03/Chartis_Energy50-2024_Top-10.jpg 1140w" sizes="(min-width: 576px) 160px, 90vw" src="/blog/content/images/size/w750/2024/03/Chartis_Energy50-2024_Top-10.jpg" alt="Chartis Energy50 2024 — Top 10 logo" loading="lazy" > </div> <div class="feed-wrapper"> <h2 class="feed-title">Molecule Places in the Top 10 of the Chartis Energy50 2024 Report</h2> <div class="feed-excerpt">The Chartis Energy50 2024 Report is out! 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More recently, we noticed the evolution of the energy market presented new challenges for energy traders and risk managers.</div> <div class="feed-right"> <time class="feed-date" datetime="2024-01-18"> Jan 18, 2024 </time> <div class="feed-visibility feed-visibility-public"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M16 23.027L24.24 28l-2.187-9.373 7.28-6.307-9.587-.827-3.747-8.827-3.747 8.827-9.587.827 7.267 6.307L7.759 28l8.24-4.973z"></path> </svg> </div> <div class="feed-length"> 5 min read </div> <div class="feed-icon"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 32 32"> <path d="M11.453 22.107L17.56 16l-6.107-6.12L13.333 8l8 8-8 8-1.88-1.893z"></path> </svg> </div> </div> </div> <a class="u-permalink" href="/blog/5-benefits-of-etrms-for-renewable-trading/" aria-label="5 Benefits of ETRMs for Renewable Trading"></a> </article> <article class="feed post tag-software" data-month="January 2024"> <div 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https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1532601224476-15c79f2f7a51?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHJlbmV3YWJsZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3MDQ4MTcyOTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1140 1140w" sizes="(min-width: 576px) 160px, 90vw" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1532601224476-15c79f2f7a51?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHJlbmV3YWJsZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3MDQ4MTcyOTd8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=750" alt="Five wind turbines on a hilly green field" loading="lazy" > </div> <div class="feed-wrapper"> <h2 class="feed-title">How Do ETRM Systems Handle Renewable Credit Management?</h2> <div class="feed-excerpt">Discover how modern ETRM systems can manage renewable credits and offsets, inventory/position, reporting, and risk.</div> <div class="feed-right"> <time class="feed-date" datetime="2024-01-09"> Jan 9, 2024 </time> <div class="feed-visibility feed-visibility-public"> <svg class="icon" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 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