Market Systems Auditing & Certification
Safeguarding Trust in Energy Markets Through Rigorous Assessment
We help ensure the reliability, compliance, and resilience of market systems as they evolve to meet the demands of a more dynamic energy landscape. With deep technical expertise and regulatory understanding, our independent audits and certifications support transparency, integrity, and confidence in market operations.
Market Dispatch Compliance and Validation
We assess whether dispatch engines operate in line with market rules and intended system outcomes.
This is essential to ensure transparency and trust in markets as they incorporate more renewables and decentralised resources.
- Independent audits of dispatch management systems (e.g. NEMDE)
- Validation of system compliance with dispatch rules and protocols
- Testing dispatch logic and output consistency under different scenarios
- Support for regulators and operators in maintaining system confidence
Our audits help ensure market systems operate as intended—even as complexity increases.
Billing and Settlements Certification
We validate market settlement systems to ensure participants are paid correctly, even as pricing and resource configurations grow more complex.
- Audits of metering data flows and settlement calculations
- Review of pricing algorithms and financial logic
- Reconciliation simulations using test case scenarios
- Independent assurance for market operators, participants, and regulators
These certifications support payment integrity and operational reliability across all parties.
Operational Performance and Cybersecurity
We review the resilience and security of critical systems to protect against outages and cyber threats—growing concerns in increasingly digital, decentralised energy systems.
- Assessments of operational performance and system availability
- Penetration testing and cybersecurity readiness reviews
- Compliance assessments aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and local standards
- Risk mitigation strategies and recommendations
Our evaluations help safeguard system continuity and stakeholder confidence.
The IES Advantage
Regulatory Alignment
Deep understanding of market rules, compliance requirements, and audit processes
Technical Rigor
Proven ability to validate complex market systems and logic
Cyber Resilience Expertise
Security assessments tailored to energy system vulnerabilities
Independence and Integrity
Audits trusted by regulators, operators, and institutions
Trusted by Industry Leaders
and Decision Makers
We are proud to partner with governments, regulators, transmission and distribution operators, market participants, and technology innovators.
Need to validate your systems and processes?
We provide expert audit and certification services to help you uphold transparency, trust, and performance in a fast-evolving market environment.