The State of PPA Management:
Market Shifts and the Next Wave of Innovation
The renewable energy landscape is evolving rapidly as global policy changes, greenhouse gas reporting requirements, and volatile markets reshape how organizations secure clean power. Join Verse and Verdantix as we unpack the current state of PPA management and explore insights from Verdantix’s latest report: Smart Innovators: Renewable Energy Procurement Software.
Verdantix’s Gus Brewer, the report’s lead author, will share his findings on the state of the market in the US and Europe, upcoming GHG Protocol updates, and the expanding role of software in managing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) . We’ll explore the vendor market map, highlight innovation trends, and discuss how procurement platforms are enabling resilience, transparency, and decarbonization at scale.
What to Expect
- Learn insights from Verdantix on global policy shifts, GHG reporting, and the state of renewable energy markets.
- Explore the vendor landscape and innovation trends shaping renewable procurement software.
- View a live demo of Verse’s Aria platform in action.
Details
- Thursday, Oct. 9
- 11am ET
Speakers

Gus Brewer
Net Zero & Energy Transition Analyst | Verdantix
Gus is an Analyst in the Verdantix Net Zero & Climate Risk practice. Prior to joining Verdantix, Gus worked at Rio ESG, where he gained experience as a sustainability consultant, specializing in carbon accounting and environmental strategy. Gus holds a BA in Geography from the University of Exeter and a MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh.

Sam Cotterall
Director of Customer Enablement | Verdantix
As Director of Client Enablement at Verse, Sam Cotterall acts as a cross-functional leader, blending deep product expertise with market knowledge to bridge product, sales, and customer success functions.
Sam joined Verse from Schneider Electric, where he was a manager on the Renewable Energy and Carbon Advisory consulting team. In that capacity, Sam partnered with Fortune 500 companies to design, implement, and optimize global renewable energy strategies. He led clients through complex decision-making processes with a specialization in renewable energy and tax credit procurement in North America.
Prior to Schneider, Sam worked at BloombergNEF to help investors, businesses, and policy makers navigate the energy transition through data and insights.