Load-Forecasting and Data Analytics
The GDS Data Analytics team combines experience with the appropriate tools and techniques required to transform data into useful information. Our team of experts employ statistical and computing intelligence to produce load forecasts, perform load research, evaluate pilot program impacts, and provide regulatory support to our utility client base. We also provide market research and economic analyses to utility and non-utility businesses on a regular basis. Finally, our experts have significant regulatory experience providing audits, reviews and expert testimony in the areas of load forecasting, weather normalization, and load research.
Utility Data Analytics
GDS provides data analytic services specific to the needs of utilities, employing powerful statistical tools and programming languages to produce usable intelligence from large raw datasets. Services include:
Long-Term Load Forecasting
Impact Analysis
Day Ahead Load Forecasting
Load Research
Load Shape and End-Use Analysis
MARKET RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Our Data Analytics team has experience performing several economic analyses. We perform these services for utilities and non-utility clients:
Consumer Surveys
Economic Impact Analysis
Customer Loyalty Index Evaluation
Price Elasticity Studies
End-Use Baseline Studies
REGULATORY SUPPORT
GDS provides support in regulatory proceedings with respect to review and evaluation of statistically-based analyses. From integrated resource plans to wholesale and retail rate applications, GDS provides the expertise needed to defend the statistical analysis behind a client’s filing or to review and evaluate analyses on behalf of intervening parties. Areas of expertise include:
Load forecasts
EM&V Studies
Load research studies
Weather normalization