Load shapes, data analytics, and the methods behind rate and planning decisions, plus the Load Research Manual.
Analytical decisions shape major utility investments, which is what makes strong load research and data practice essential. This is where utility load research and data analytics professionals advance the methods behind rate design, system planning, and resource decisions. The committee supports practitioners through webinars, conferences, and industry guidance, and stewards the Load Research Manual, a key reference in the field.
Load research and data analytics professionals and leaders.
Meets in person twice a year, spring and fall, plus quarterly virtual sessions.
Fundamentals Course at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans — October 21-23, 2026.
Structured training from foundational concepts to advanced analytical methods. The Fundamentals Course runs every year; the Statistical Methods and Advanced Applications courses each run every other year.
Executive directors, directors, managers, supervisors, specialists, and analysts entering or supporting load research.
Analysts, planners, rate design analysts, load research analysts, and cost-of-service analysts working with load data, modeling, and sampling.
AEIC Fundamentals Course, a strong statistical background, or several years of load research experience. Familiarity with SAS, R, or Stata is helpful.
Load research, load analysis, forecasting, pricing design, and cost-of-service analysts — typically 3+ years of experience, though not a strict requirement.
Strong command of statistics and rate design concepts. Advanced analytical skills required.
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