Load Forecasting Software Powered by AI/ML
What is load forecasting?
Power traders use electric demand forecasting to inform positions and hedges. Load-serving entities use it to help balance supply and demand over multiple time horizons. Retail energy providers use it to manage procurement and schedule bids. Commercial and industrial energy consumers use it to reduce exposure to peak charges.
Electric load forecasting predicts how much energy will be consumed across a grid, meter base, or retail portfolio over a given time period. AI-powered load forecasting software uses machine learning, in addition to regression modeling, to continuously update load forecasts based on the latest load growth and demand patterns.
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Top power trading firms in PJM use Amperon
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Top power trading firms in MISO use Amperon
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Top power trading firms in ERCOT use Amperon
Amperon's load forecasting products
Grid demand forecasting
Grid-level load forecasting across short-, mid-, and long-term time horizons, from intra-day trading signals updated hourly to 5-year grid outlooks. Trusted by top trading firms in every US grid and beyond.
- Grid demand short-term forecast
- Grid demand sub-hourly short-term forecast
- Grid net demand short-term forecast
- Grid net demand sub-hourly short-term forecast
- Grid demand mid-term forecast
- Grid demand long-term forecast
Meter & portfolio demand forecasting
Meter demand forecasting for utilities’ specific service territory or slice-of-the-system, and portfolio demand forecasting customized for energy retailers’ book of business. Retailers can also use Amperon’s scheduling services to reduce manual work and improve bid accuracy.
- Meter demand short-term forecast
- Meter demand mid-term forecast
- Meter demand long-term forecast
- Portfolio demand short-term forecast
- Portfolio demand long-term forecast
- Portfolio scheduling
Coincident peak forecasting
Coincident peak alerts provide advance notice of likely grid peaks across all US ISOs, helping users shift load to reduce peak demand charges. Peak alerts can be tailored to each user’s risk profile.
- ERCOT 4CP alerts
- PJM 5CP alerts (PLC)
- PJM 1CP alerts (NITS)
- MISO 1CP alerts
- NYISO 1CP alerts
- ISO-NE 1CP alerts
- Price short term forecast
Different roles need different load forecasts.
Here’s how they map to your workflow.
Financial traders
Utility & retailer power traders
Planners & risk managers
Energy managers
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers about our platform, implementation process and pricing.
How accurate are your forecasts compared to traditional methods?
Amperon's AI/ML-powered forecasts consistently outperform static regression models, on average, because they continuously retrain on the latest weather, load growth, and grid conditions rather than waiting for periodic updates. Typically our forecasts are 3x more accurate than the ISO. We share backtest results against your current forecasts before you commit, so you can verify the accuracy gap in your own markets.
How long does it take to stand up a load forecast?
Grid demand forecasts can be deployed in a matter of days for the 25+ grids worldwide where Amperon already models grid conditions. Meter and portfolio forecasts typically stand up in a matter of weeks, depending on data availability and cleanliness. Our team works collaboratively with each customer to identify, collect, clean, and integrate relevant data streams.
What weather data does Amperon use for load forecasting?
Amperon ingests forecasts from multiple leading weather vendors and models, including leading numerical weather prediction (NWP) providers like ECMWF, NOAA, AG2, and more, as well as from next-generation AI weather models like AIFS and Google WeatherNext 2. We hand-select from 40,000+ hyper-local weather points for your specific project. Our system then dynamically weights each weather input based on population density and recent accuracy performance for your specific region, so the forecast always reflects the best available weather signal.
Can Amperon integrate with our existing systems?
Yes. Forecasts are delivered through the Amperon platform, a REST API, flat file exports, or a native Snowflake (data warehouse) integration, so your team can pull data directly into existing trading, scheduling, and analytics workflows.
If I already have a data science team, what value do Amperon’s load forecasts add?
Most data science teams use Amperon as an independent benchmark or a second signal to supplement your market view. Since maintaining production-grade forecasting infrastructure across markets is a full-time job in itself, Amperon gives you industry-leading accuracy and enables your team to focus on higher-value analysis and position management.
Are Amperon’s load forecasts SOC 2 Type II compliant?
Yes. Amperon maintains SOC 2 Type II compliance, and all forecast delivery methods, including the API and Snowflake integration, meet enterprise-grade security and reliability standards.
