Load Forecast Analyst – Portland, OR – #107215 (PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232)
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PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion.
General Purpose
Conduct analysis through research, gathering and interpretation of data, development of alternatives and recommendations. Critically review model input and output, provide support for and verify the accuracy of the load forecast, identifying any issues which have the potential to impact the forecast.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of sales and revenue forecasts using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
- Critically analyze load research data to be able to project usage impacts.
- Develop long-term energy sales and customer forecasts using statistical and end-use modeling techniques.
- Design load research samples and process customer class loads.
- Interpret data, for purposes of formulating significant model inputs.
- Provide modeling and other analytical support to the unit’s senior staff and internal clients.
- Research and utilize outside sources of information to interpret and support forecasted results and actual load evaluations.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, testimony, and business presentations on the load forecast, highlighting the various drivers such as economic factors, weather, and energy efficiency programs.