Title: Demand Forecasting in the Electric Utility Industry, 2nd Edition Author: Clark W. Gellings, W. L. Barron ISBN: 0878146288 / 9780878146284 Format: Soft Cover Pages: 539 Publisher: PennWell Year: 1996 Availability: Out of Stock
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Contents
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