Load shapes, forecasting, and the methods behind rate and planning decisions, plus the Load Research Manual.
This is where utility load research, forecasting, and data analytics professionals advance the methods behind rate design, system planning, and resource decisions. Members maintain the Load Research & Analytics Manual and share the data practices and benchmarks the industry relies on.
Load research, forecasting, and data analytics professionals and leaders.
Meets in person twice a year, spring and fall, plus monthly virtual sessions.
Fundamentals Course at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans — October 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, and specialists 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.
A single utility membership lets your people join any committee or subcommittee, with no per-seat limit.
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