Integrating Load Management Programs into Utility Operations and Planning with a Load Reduction Forecasting System

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of load management techniques to forecast reductions in electricity usage.
• Implemented load management analysis techniques to predict load reductions.
• Utilized the Load Reduction Forecasting System (LRFS) on PGandE's computers.
• Assessed daily load reductions from the air conditioner cycling program.
• Achieved half-hour load reductions with high confidence from the cycling program.
• The LRFS is expected to enhance load management operation and planning.