The Western Load Research Association
(WLRA)
Western Load Research Association
Fall 2010 Meeting & Conference
September 27-29, 2010
Reno, Nevada
Conference Announcement and Call for Papers
Our friends at NV Energy are proud to host the Fall 2010 Western Load Research Association meeting and conference in exciting Reno, Nevada, September 27 - 29.
Location
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
2500 East Second Street
Reno, NV 89502
1-800-648-5080
http://grandsierraresort.com
You must make your hotel reservations by September 9, 2010 to guarantee room availability and
to secure the conference rate of $89 per night. Use this URL to make your room reservations:
https://reservations.grandsierraresort.com/cgi-bin/lansaweb?procfun+rn+resnet+GSR+funcparms+UP(A2560):;NVSPG;?/
The conference rate is available 3 days before and after the conference dates.
Ground transportation is available from the airport to the hotel by complimentary shuttle which runs
on the hour and half hour. There is also free parking and valet parking at the hotel.
Registration:
Please register by September 9, 2010. Conference registration is $400. If paying by check, make checks
payable to NV Energy.
Conference registration and payment can be completed online at:
http://www.loadresearchonline.com/WLRA or by
downloading and sending the attached registration form to:
NV ENERGY
Attn: Karen Neuweiler /MS S4A50
P.O. Box 10100
Reno, NV 89520
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"), demand response, and dynamic and time-of-use pricing 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 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 Craig Williamson (cwilliamson@gepllc.com)
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
We don't yet have a vendor coordinator for this meeting. Vendors who would like to participate should
contact WLRA Co-Chair Lorin Molander (information below). If any vendor is willing to coordinate the
reception this time around, we would be thrilled to have a volunteer. It is fairly easy, and you get
to pick the food!
Special Evening Dinner Event -
This fall's special group event will be a delicious buffet dinner and a night of bowling (with prizes)!
Additional guest tickets may be purchased for $50.
For additional information, please contact
NV Energy Conference Hosts:
Karen Neuweiler
775-834-3942
kneuweiler@nvenergy.com
Darlene Gaither
775-834-3378
dgaither@nvenergy.com
WLRA Co-Chairs:
Craig Williamson
720-233-1500
cwilliamson@gepllc.com
Lorin Molander
425-456-2103
lorin.molander@pse.com