Dave Almsted, MCG Manager–CommercialMCG Energy’s platform integrates over a dozen applications–including MCG Power Solutions as well as MCG’s Paragon Energy Software, Versify Solutions and Innotap Data Suite–enabling teams to collaborate seamlessly across functions with shared data, consistent workflows and the accountability of a single vendor.
At the heart of MCG Power Solutions are the Integrated Asset Manager (IAM), Energy Accounting System (EAS), TransBill, Jurisdictional Load Manager (JLM) and Control Area Scheduling (CAS), which support everything from asset registration to settlement. For field and compliance teams, Versify provides tools for managing outages (OMS), capturing shift activity (Operator Log) and overseeing workforce safety and compliance (Workforce). When requirements evolve, Versify’s flexible workflow engine allows changes to be made with no new development.
Paragon Energy Risk Manager (ERM) and Credit Risk Manager (CRM) reduce exposure and boost confidence in trade decisions. Meanwhile, Innotap provides real-time market data feeds for decision support with speed and confidence.
Hosted Data Services (HDS) is a data warehouse for all MCG solutions. Its highperformance reporting functionality extends the MCG Energy Software Suite’s standard and ad-hoc reporting for deeper analytics and audit-ready insights at scale.
Whether deployed individually or together, MCG’s natively integrated applications are designed to live in the same cloud, communicate seamlessly and evolve in sync.
“No surprise invoices for upgrades per our standard SLA. No more vendors blaming each other, because there’s just one partner and one fixed-bid contract. Our discovery process is so transparent that customers know the what, when, why and how before the implementation begins,” says Dave Almsted, MCG manager-commercial.
Smarter Scheduling + Effortless Settlements = Maximum Market Impact
MCG Energy’s Integrated Asset Manager (IAM) doesn’t just facilitate the movement of power from point A to point B. It proactively addresses potential issues in scheduling and operations, creating opportunities for early intervention and better outcomes.
MCG Energy meets clients where they are in their journey, ensuring a smooth and strategic rollout
IAM is updated to market conditions in real time and integrates with all North American physical bilateral markets, ISOs and RTOs, eliminating regulatory inconsistencies and providing a consistent workflow that reduces back-end headaches. IAM’s Shadow Settlement functionality cross-checks internal inputs against internal calculations to identify discrepancies before they become costly financial issues.
MCG’s Energy Accounting System (EAS) captures meter data as frequently as every five minutes, validating inputs and delivering the most precise time-series data available. Every load profile, imbalance and contract settlement is processed through a system that eliminates guesswork with a single source of accurate financial information.
The EAS TransBill module transforms billing into a seamless extension of operational accuracy. Rates, determinants and billing methods are applied automatically based on actual usage, contract terms and verified settlements, ensuring clean, timely invoicing. EAS’s Jurisdictional Load Manager (JLM) offers additional tools for customers with extensive areas and interconnections, consolidating load data from across state lines and market structures into a unified view. This makes it easier to track usage, recognize trends and maintain alignment with regulatory and business requirements.
Smarter Outage Response for Faster Recovery
During an outage, timely response and communication with operators, field crews and stakeholders are paramount. MCG Energy’s Versify Outage Management System (OMS) equips operators with the tools to schedule and coordinate outages efficiently and systematically. From planned maintenance to resolution, everything is handled through a centralized platform where tickets are tracked, tasks are assigned and compliance is managed, transforming outage response into a disciplined, real-time operation.
MCG’s electronic logbook, Versify Operator Log, captures every action, switching order and decision in the control room as they occur. Continuous updates keep teams connected and reporting consistent, enhancing situational awareness, reducing errors and aiding in faster power restoration while tracking and reporting on the cause and response effort.
Versify Workforce is a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) solution that extends the benefits of compliance and reporting tools first designed for energy to other industries. “Versify Workforce and Operator Log have tools in demand beyond energy alone. Delivering the best solutions for energy has demonstrated their value in other areas such as water management, engineering, manufacturing and construction,” says Dave Almsted, MCG Commercial Manager.
More than Managing Risk. Mastering It.
MCG Energy’s Paragon Energy Risk Manager (ERM) tracks market positions, forward exposure and price volatility, giving clients complete visibility into risk movements. This enables effective hedging, proactive portfolio adjustments and mitigation of financial exposure before risks escalate. Embedded compliance features adhere to federal and state regulations, while automated documentation generates audit-ready reports that reinforce internal risk policies.
Paragon CRM offers proactive credit risk management through continuous monitoring of counterparties. From onboarding and credit assessment to ongoing exposure tracking, clients gain a comprehensive lifecycle view of their counterparties. Insights into credit limits, ratings and industry classifications simplify decision-making for confident risk assessment. Simulations, stress tests and downgrade assessments help anticipate exposure, ensuring teams stay ahead of potential problems. Collateral management, advanced credit scoring and reporting tools provide deeper insights for decision-making.
Smarter Data. The Highest Security for Energy Software.
As the volume and complexity of data grow, so does the need to manage and protect it. MCG Energy’s Hosted Data Services (HDS) offers a centralized data warehouse that archives MCG application data into one searchable, fully integrated platform. HDS includes an API for direct database queries, eliminating production slowdowns and enabling downstream systems to operate with real-time precision.
Managing data isn't enough; energy leaders need actionable insights. MCG’s Innotap Data Suite (IDS) is the go-to source for the industry’s most powerful traders. Innotap consolidates wholesale energy data across markets, integrating directly into workflows as either a desktop application or API. Built-in ISO and RTO modules simplify tracking and viewing market movements and positions, aiding in strategic planning.
Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of MCG's infrastructure. Unlike vendors that rely on third-party data centers, MCG operates its own private facilities backed by FedRAMP® Authorization, SOC I and SOC II audits, NIST and GDPR compliance and a dedicated in-house cybersecurity team. Supported by sponsorship from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE), MCG achieved its FedRAMP Authorization on April 30, 2025. MCG Applications and Hosting are listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace. This places MCG in the enviable position of holding FedRAMP Authorization across both its software and hosting facilities, with continuous monitoring (ConMon) and issue resolution.
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No surprise invoices for upgrades per our standard SLA. No more vendors blaming each other, because there’s just one partner and one fixed-bid contract. Our discovery process is so transparent that customers know the what, when, why and how before the implementation begins
Beyond compliance, FedRAMP Authorization simplifies procurement, ensures end-to-end data protection and strengthens every decision made on the platform. While the future of energy relies on data, it also requires the trust that MCG provides its customers.
Designed and Backed by Industry Experts
MCG Energy meets clients where they are in their journey, ensuring a smooth and strategic rollout. Key to MCG’s approach is a mutually agreed-upon statement of work (SOW), which sets clear expectations upfront and keeps implementations on track throughout the project.
MCG implementation, customer support and maintenance teams are staffed by energy professionals who understand the real-world challenges faced by energy companies. MCG’s experts communicate more effectively, resolve issues faster and build stronger customer relationships than generic tech support.
MCG’s R&D is dedicated to the evolving energy industry and adapting solutions to the client’s changing needs. Depending on urgency to the customer, MCG makes many enhancements to its software suite at no additional cost, especially if they benefit other customers as part of the core application. MCG customers can communicate enhancement request through support channels (email and phone), through their dedicated MCG Account Coordinator, or at annual MCG conferences where users meet to discuss needs and best practices with MCG experts and other customers. The 2025 MCG User Conference convenes in Chicago on October 9 and 10.
The ongoing cycle of improvement includes MCG’s Software Assurance guarantee, ensuring clients never have to worry about outdated systems or surprise upgrade costs. MCG stays in sync with evolving ISO and RTO market requirements without hidden fees.
Four long-anticipated new markets are emerging in the Western U.S., creating new opportunities for growth and greater system functionality. CAISO’s new DAME and EDAM markets are scheduled to be active in May 2026, SPP’s RTO West initiative will be live by April 2026 and SPP Markets+ will launch in Q2 2027. With its laser focus on the energy sector, MCG Energy has been preparing for all four since they were first announced and will be ready for customers to operate in each new market on Day One.
The future with MCG Energy is clear. No more chasing data across platforms or endless workarounds—just a smooth, streamlined operation where decisions happen in real time, risk is managed proactively, and efficiency is the norm. With a single vendor and one implementation, MCG Energy Solutions empowers organizations to take full control of their energy operations.
