The Western Load Research Association
(WLRA)
Western Load Research Association
Fall 2009 Meeting & Conference
September 23-25, 2009
San Diego, California
Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
Our friends at San Diego Gas & Electric are proud to host the Fall 2009 Western Load Research Association meeting and conference in lovely San Diego, California, September 23-25, 2009.
Location
HILTON GASLAMP QUARTER
401 K Street
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-4040
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SANGQHF-Hilton-San-Diego-Gaslamp-Quarter-California/index.do
You must make your hotel reservations by Friday, August 21, 2009 to guarantee a room at the conference rate of
$179 per night (single occupancy) or $199 per night (double occupancy).
Room reservations may be made online at:
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/SANGQHF-WRL-20090922/index.jhtml
You can also book your room by telephone, 1-800-HILTONS, using the rate code "WRL" (please note that the letters
of our acronym are inverted).
The conference rate is available from three days prior to the conference through three days after the conference.
Estimated taxi fare from the airport to downtown is $15.
Registration:
Please register by SEPTEMBER 4, 2009. Conference registration is $425. If paying by check, make checks
payable to San Diego Das & Electric.
Conference registration and payment can be completed online at:
http://www.loadresearchonline.com/WLRA or by
downloading and sending the attached registration form to:
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC
Attn: Mary Lassiter & Megan Gannon
8306 Century Park Ct CP42F
San Diego, CA 92123-1530
Call for Papers:
Presentations at the conference will continue to demonstrate that load research is a great tool
for dealing with the challenges of the modern electric utility industry, including restructuring
(or "re-regulation"), AMI and SmartGrid support, energy efficiency, demand response, or time-of-use programs. Papers and discussions can focus
on innovative new technologies and methodologies or the traditional principles of statistical analysis.
WRLA will accept papers on any subject related to load research, including the role of load
research in electricity procurement, least-cost sampling, new metering, end-use research, integrated
resource planning, program evaluation, load profiling, forecasting, innovative rate design, and engineering and marketing support.
In order for the members to stay current on load research, presentations should involve current
projects, even if the final results are not yet compiled. Practical applications are especially encouraged.
WLRA is continuing to expand utility involvement, and special priority consideration will be given
to utilities wishing to make presentations on these topics. The continued success of the WLRA Conference
depends on participation from utility members. It is for this reason that utility presentations are
particularly encouraged, but utility-vendor partnership presentations are also welcomed, and
vendor presentations will be considered.
Presentations need not be extravagant and a presentation can be as short as fifteen (15) minutes.
If you would like to make a presentation, please fill out the attached
"Call for Papers"
form and email to WLRA Co-Chair Lorin Molander (lorin.molander@pse.com,
fax (425) 462-3414).
Expanded Roundtable Discussions
The Fall Conference will continue to feature expanded roundtable discussions. If there are topics
you would like discuss during the roundtables, please make sure to note them on your
Conference Registration Form.
Vendor Reception
This vendor host for this meeting is Itron. Vendors who would like to participate should contact WLRA Co-Chair Mary Graesch.
Special Evening Dinner Event -
This Fall's special group wvent will include a dinner cruise
on San Deigo Bay. Additional guest tickets may be purchased for $70.
For additional information, please contact
San Diego Gas & Electric Conference Host:
Candice Churchwell 858-636-5561
cchurchwell@semprautilities.com
WLRA Co-Chairs:
Lorin Molander 425-456-2103
lorin.molander@pse.com
Mary Graesch 208-388-2835
mgraesch@idahopower.com