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Load Forecasting

PowerForecaster is a statistical tool, employing weather data and historical actual load data as input to generate load forecasts on a day-ahead and hourly basis and present the results to the RTOs for each service territory. LMP forecasting can also be performed using statistical analysis

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POWERFORECASTER

PowerForecaster is a statistical tool, employing weather data and historical actual load data as input to generate load forecasts on a day-ahead and hourly basis and present the results to the RTOs for each service territory. End users may choose to either use the Load Forecast created by the product, modify the Load Forecast, or enter their own Load Forecast. PowerForecaster can be run several times each morning as part of the day-ahead process and executed each hour with revised weather updates. Historical Load and Forecasted Load data resides in the databases indefinitely.

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NERC GADS data is submitted through the GADS Open Source software or third party apps like PowerGADS. It includes operational statistics, event data, and derived statistics, following NERC’s defined formats and protocols.

NERC GADS provides comprehensive operational data that helps identify patterns, trends, and anomalies. This information aids in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the power grid.

NERC GADS data allows companies to analyze performance and availability of equipment, identify patterns, and predict future performance. This helps in optimizing maintenance schedules, thereby improving operational efficiency
Non-compliance with NERC GADS can result in penalties, including fines. It also risks operational inefficiencies due to a lack of valuable performance data analysis.

NERC provides detailed guidelines outlining the methods for data collection, the formats for data submission, the types of events to report, and how to conduct data audits. It ensures the data’s accuracy and consistency.