eTools Portfolios
Frequently asked questions
Getting started
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Portfolios onboarding typically takes about 3 weeks.
During onboarding, your team sets up the required data and system inputs, supported by onboarding workshops, training and guidance from Inercomp. Depending on the package, we can also support or take over selected setup tasks.
A dedicated Customer Success Manager is available throughout the process and for follow-up questions afterward.
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Yes. We provide guided onboarding services:
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Explaining the tool step by step
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Training of your team
Setting up your first portfolio together -
Best practices and recommendations for your use case
We also share best practices so you get value faster.
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You can explore the system’s features through:
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A 30-minute live demo and/or
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A 10-minute needs-check beforehand
You will get the true added value only after the training phase. That is why, we do not offer test access.
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We’ll help you to migrate your processes to eTools.
Most customers save hours of manual work, reduce errors and get results faster.
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Pricing depends on multiple parameters: countries, commodities, portfolios. It is tailored to individual customer needs.
For a quick price indication, contact our sales team.
After a short scoping session, we’ll provide a detailed quote.
Data & security
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Your supplier contracts, load profiles / metering data and your procurement or hedging strategy.
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Not necessarily.
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You can copy-paste or upload CSV/Excel files
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API imports are available
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In some countries, we offer direct integrations with local grid operators
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Prices update daily
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Quantities update when you import data or via integrations (not automatic in the default setup)
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Yes - absolutely.
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Hosted in a secure EU cloud (Western Europe)
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Encrypted during storage and transmission
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Role-based access control via API key - you decide who sees what
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Have something else to ask?
Using the tool
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Yes. You can export PDF reports and a standard Excel file with all calculated time series.
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Absolutely.
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Role-based access ensures everyone only sees the data relevant to them
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Shared calculation logic keeps numbers consistent
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Custom views make the tool relevant for each person
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You can assign responsibilities and tasks to avoid ambiguity
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Yes - down to a 15-minute granularity if needed.
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Yes - flexible reporting lets you mix contracts, portfolios and commodities in a single view.
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Yes. As actual data becomes available, forecasts are replaced by real values.
Future positions are valued using HPFCs (hourly price forward curves) - the industry standard for accurate pricing.
Interested?
Scope & scalability
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No problem. Portfolios is designed for multi-country, multi-commodity, multi-contract scenarios - and keeps everything clear and manageable.
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Yes - across countries, portfolios and contracts.