PowerGEM Acquires Marquette Energy Analytics to Strengthen Energy Forecasting Capabilities
PowerGEM, LLC, a recognized leader in energy market and power grid simulation software and services, has announced the acquisition of Marquette Energy Analytics, LLC (MEA). MEA is a trusted provider of demand forecasting solutions for both natural gas and electricity utilities. This acquisition marks PowerGEM’s third strategic merger or acquisition since 2024, underscoring its commitment to building a comprehensive platform that addresses the complex operational and planning requirements of the energy sector.
With a three-decade legacy, MEA has played a vital role in the utility sector by offering reliable demand forecasting that supports data-driven decision-making over both short and long time horizons. Its forecasting tools are trusted by numerous investor-owned and municipal utilities across the U.S. Through its cloud-based MCast software suite and consulting services, MEA enables utilities to accurately predict demand for natural gas and electricity. This, in turn, allows energy providers to better manage procurement, mitigate supply risk, and navigate operational complexity. MEA’s solutions impact nearly 20 million end users through the decisions of dozens of local distribution companies nationwide.
Strategic Alignment to Meet Evolving Utility Demands
“MEA has built a reputation for accuracy, customer focus, and deep industry expertise in natural gas demand forecasting,” said Joe DeMatteo, CEO of PowerGEM. “As utilities continue to grapple with supply reliability and the impact of escalating costs, the integration of MEA into our platform significantly enhances our ability to serve our clients. With MEA’s MCast forecasting suite, we’re positioned to help utilities address emerging challenges and sustain reliable service for their customers.”
Tom Quinn, co-founder and CEO of Marquette Energy Analytics, echoed these sentiments. “Over the years, MEA has focused on delivering practical, innovative solutions to the forecasting challenges utilities face. We understand how vital accurate forecasts are—especially during peak demand periods brought on by extreme weather. Joining forces with PowerGEM enables us to expand our reach and impact, while continuing to deliver the precision, efficiency, and reliability our clients count on.”
MEA’s proprietary software, MCast, has been instrumental in helping utilities make better decisions about when and how much energy to procure. Especially during volatile weather conditions, the platform’s accuracy helps customers avoid heavy penalties, reduce reliance on expensive spot market purchases, and improve long-term supply chain planning. The technology’s forecasting algorithms incorporate a variety of dynamic inputs—historical load patterns, weather forecasts, and real-time operational data—to create robust, customizable projections.
Responding to an Increasingly Volatile Energy Landscape
The acquisition comes at a time when the energy industry is facing unprecedented strain. Rising electricity consumption, growing electrification of end-use sectors, increasingly frequent extreme weather events, and infrastructure limitations are converging to create a more uncertain operating environment. Utilities are under pressure to maintain service reliability while also managing cost and sustainability expectations.
With the integration of MEA into its business structure, PowerGEM now possesses a uniquely diversified set of forecasting and simulation tools for electricity and gas. This dual capability enhances its ability to deliver integrated insights across both sectors of the energy market. The company plans to use this expanded capacity to support utilities facing the dual pressures of maintaining service reliability and minimizing operational and market exposure.
The collaboration also positions PowerGEM to provide a deeper set of analytics for energy planning across multiple time scales—day-ahead, real-time, and long-term. These capabilities are expected to help grid operators and utility planners adjust more effectively to shifting demand patterns, fuel mix transformations, and policy-driven transitions such as decarbonization and renewable integration.
Leadership and Integration Plan
Following the acquisition, the two companies will operate as a unified organization. Tom Quinn will join PowerGEM as General Manager of the MEA business unit, ensuring continuity for MEA’s customers and bringing strategic oversight to further advance PowerGEM’s growth in forecasting analytics.
Both companies bring complementary strengths to the partnership—PowerGEM’s deep knowledge of market simulation and grid modeling, and MEA’s forecasting precision and demand-side expertise. Combined, the organization is poised to offer clients a suite of software and consulting solutions that span the full breadth of energy system planning and operation.
Transaction Details and Advisory Teams
The transaction was supported by legal and financial advisors on both sides. PowerGEM was represented by Goodwin Procter LLP. Marquette Energy Analytics was represented by Husch Blackwell LLP and Taureau Group, LLC served as MEA’s financial advisor.
The deal underscores PowerGEM’s continued investment in technologies and teams that drive innovation in energy analytics. With MEA on board, PowerGEM is set to provide deeper, more integrated support to the utility sector at a time of mounting challenges and transformational change.
As utilities navigate an era marked by energy transition, resilience planning, and real-time operational decision-making, the combined capabilities of PowerGEM and MEA aim to deliver the accuracy, agility, and insight energy providers require to succeed in a rapidly evolving landscape.
