What does Preamble of Load Forecasting Enhancement Act do?

This bill requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to establish regional joint boards. These boards will be tasked with studying electric load forecasting. The bill includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Load Forecasting Enhancement Act do?

This bill is formally titled Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

What does REGIONAL JOINT BOARDS TO STUDY ELECTRIC LOAD FORECASTING. of Load Forecasting Enhancement Act do?

This section establishes regional joint boards to study electric load forecasting. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) must establish these boards within 90 days of the Act's enactment. Each board will cover a region determined by the Commission, ensuring each state is included. Each joint board will consist of one representative from each state commission in the region and one member of the Commission who serves as chair. The boards' duties include studying best practices for electric load forecasting to enhance reliability and affordability. The study will cover topics like the effects of forecasting on affordability, data transparency, stakeholder engagement, and economic development projections. Boards must identify best practices and report them to the Commission. The Commission will submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment, including these best practices and recommendations for consistent use by electric utilities. Each joint board will terminate the day after the Commission submits its report to Congress.

What does PURPA STANDARD ON ELECTRIC LOAD FORECASTING. of Load Forecasting Enhancement Act do?

This section amends the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to incorporate electric load forecasting standards. The standard requires procedures to forecast electric loads to incorporate recommendations from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Nonregulated electric utilities are exempt from certain considerations and determinations related to the new standard. State regulatory authorities must consider and determine the standard within specific timeframes. Exceptions apply for states that have already implemented or considered similar standards.

What does STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS. of Load Forecasting Enhancement Act do?

This section amends Section 362(c) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The amendment modifies paragraphs (6) and (7) by removing punctuation. A new paragraph (8) is added, requiring procedures and programs to improve the accuracy, oversight, and transparency of electric load forecasting by electric utilities.

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Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

Last updated: 6/24/2026 · Introduced: 6/18/2026

Author: Troy Balderson (R-OH)

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is required to establish regional joint boards to study electric load forecasting and identify best practices to enhance reliability and affordability.
The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 is amended to incorporate electric load forecasting standards, which require procedures to forecast electric loads based on the Commission's recommendations.
State energy conservation plans are modified to include procedures and programs that improve the accuracy, oversight, and transparency of electric load forecasting by electric utilities.

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