In his second edition, EPRI's Clark Gellings describes the most effective and accurate methods of forecasting energy services expected to prevail into the next century. The techniques demonstrated in this text reflect the knowledge of energy use combined with the composite needs of the utility consumer to adequately forecast peak, as well as future energy demands. This authoritative book is an invaluable resource designed to aid utility managers, analysts, and planners.
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Forecasting
Chapter 2 : Data Acquisition and Forecasting Organization
Chapter 3 : Introduction to Statistical Forecasting
Chapter 4 : Forecasting Response to Innovative Rates
Chapter 5 : Uncertainty in Load Forecasting
Chapter 6 : Residential Energy Forecasting
Chapter 7 : Commercial Sector Forecasting
Chapter 8 : Industrial Energy Forecasting
Chapter 9 : Forecasting Demand-Side Management
Chapter 10 : Predicting Customer Participation in DSM Programs
Chapter 11 : Forecasting New Technologies
Chapter 12 : Load Shape Forecasting
Chapter 13 : Forecasting in a Competitive Environment
Chapter 14 : Presenting and Defending the Forecast
Appendix 1 : Data Sources
Appendix 2 : Glossary of Terms
Index
