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Reference manual of data sources for load forecasting. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6248618
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The quality and availability of data for use in electricity load forecast models are examined. The data sources available for more than 100 variables used in these forecast models are documented, and the quality of the data is evaluated. Also, a description of aggregate econometric and disaggregate econometric or end-use models is presented. Forecasting issues, such as methods of incorporating the effects of conservation programs or government regulations in the forecast, are discussed. The study notes what additional data are needed for forecasting, and suggests methods for developing these data. One method - the customer survey - is presented in detail. The discussion covers survey methodology, sample questionnaires, and recommendations for dealing with the problems associated with the low response rate typical of mail surveys. In particular, it is recommended that a telephone followup survey be made of the mail-survey nonrespondents.
Research Organization:
Mathematical Sciences Northwest, Inc., Bellevue, WA (USA)
OSTI ID:
6248618
Report Number(s):
EPRI-EA-2008; ON: DE82900319
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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