Spring 2010 Western Load Research Conference
The Yarrow Resort & Conference Center
Park City, UT USA
3/17/2010 - 3/19/2010
Rocky Mountain Power is proud to host
The Spring 2010 Western Load Research Conference
3/17/2010 - 3/19/2010
The Yarrow Resort & Conference Center, Park City, UT
Our friends at Rocky Mountain Power are proud to host the Spring 2010 Western Load Research Association meeting and conference in Park City, Utah, March 17-19, 2010.
Location, Location, Location:
The Conference will be held in The Yarrow Resort Hotel & Conference Center.
The Yarrow Resort Hotel & Conference Center
1800 Park Ave.
Park City, Utah 84060
1-800-927-7694 Web Site - www.YarrowResort.com
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 smart grid implementations, 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, 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. Useful 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.
Deadline for Paper Submittal - Friday February 26, 2010
Expanded Roundtable Discussions
The Spring 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
The vendor coordinator for this meeting will be Global Energy Partners. Vendors who would like to participate should contact WLRA Co-Chair Craig Williamson (information below).
Special Evening Dinner Event
This Spring's special group event will be a sleigh ride and dinner. Additional guest tickets may be purchased for $75.
Conference Registration: Cost and How To
Conference registration is $425.00. If paying by check, please make checks payable to Rocky Mountain Power - receipts will be delivered at the
conference. Please register by February 26th.
Hotel Reservations
You must make your hotel reservations by February 16, 2010 to guarantee room availability and to secure the conference rate of $159 per night. The easiest method to make your hotel reservation is to use the online link, https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=416946&hotelID=6453 . If you use the Hotel’s normal web site, make your reservation under the Group Reservation tab and be sure to use the code WLRA to the get the special conference rate. The conference rate is available 3 days before and after the conference dates.
Ground transportation is available from the airport to Park City from All Resort Express and Park City Transportation. Both offer shared-ride van shuttle service from the airport to your hotel, limousine service and car rentals. Book your transportation through the hotel either online or by telephone.
Registration Details
Register by 2/16/2010. Click Here to fill out the Registration Form.
Pay your Registration Fee.
Option 1
Mail the registration fee of $425.00 to:
Perry Wohlschlegel Rocky Mountain Power 201 South Main St. Suite 2300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Make your check payable to Rocky Mountain Power.
Option 2 Or pay online using Paypal:
Click on this image to pay your registration fee using your credit card.
Notes:
There is a nominal non-refundable handling charge to pay by credit card.
All dollar amounts are in US currency.
Make your hotel reservations by 2/26/2010 with:
The Yarrow Resort & Conference Center 1800 Park Avenue PO Box 1840 Park City, UT, USA 84060 800-927-7694 435-649-7000 435-645-7007 [fax] http://www.yarrowresort.com
Refer to WLRA when making hotel reservations to receive the special room rate of $159.00 per night.
Check-in time is 4:00:00 PM and check-out is 11:00:00 AM.
For additional information, please contact: Rocky Mountain Power Conference Hosts:
