ABSTRACT

Containing 12 new chapters, this second edition offers increased coverage of weather correction and normalization of forecasts, anticipation of redevelopment, determining the validity of announced developments, and minimizing risk from over- or under-planning. It provides specific examples and detailed explanations of key points to consider for both standard and unusual utility forecasting situations, information on new algorithms and concepts in forecasting, a review of forecasting pitfalls and mistakes, case studies depicting challenging forecast environments, and load models illustrating various types of demand.

chapter 1|34 pages

Spatial Electric Load Forecasting

chapter 2|35 pages

Consumer Demand for Power and Reliability

chapter 3|21 pages

Coincidence and Load Behavior

chapter 4|31 pages

Load Curve and End-Use Modeling

chapter 5|34 pages

Weather and Electric Load

chapter 7|26 pages

Spatial Load Growth Behavior

chapter 9|40 pages

Trending Methods

chapter 10|20 pages

Simulation Method: Basic Concepts

chapter 11|44 pages

A Detailed Look at the Simulation Method

chapter 12|23 pages

Basics of Computerized Simulation

chapter 14|22 pages

Advanced Elements of Computerized Simulation

chapter 15|28 pages

Hybrid Trending-Simulation Methods

chapter 19|39 pages

Metropolitan Growth and Urban Redevelopment

chapter 21|44 pages

Using Spatial Forecasting Methods Well

chapter 22|20 pages

Recommendations and Guidelines