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Brian Lisiewski, P.E.
AI for Load Forecasting, DER Hosting Capacity & Distribution Planning (2 PDH) – This course empowers Professional Engineers to apply AI/ML techniques in electric distribution planning while maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability. Learn how to leverage machine learning for short-term and long-term load forecasting (from daily operations to 20-year plans), incorporate weather and DER variables for granular feeder-level predictions, and evaluate hosting capacity for solar, batteries, and EVs with advanced tools. Understand how to integrate distributed energy resources into planning through scenario analysis, and how to validate AI-driven forecasts and models with traditional engineering methods and error metrics. We emphasize that AI is a powerful assistant – not a replacement – for the Professional Engineer, who must verify predictions and designs, apply safety margins, and ensure grid code compliance and public safety. With practical worked examples (forecasting substation loading trends, screening DER interconnections for voltage impact, and computing forecast-accuracy metrics), risk management strategies (FMEA for model use), and ISO 9001-aligned governance for model updates, this course equips PEs to harness AI for smarter planning without compromising accountability or rigor. The program concludes with a 20-question exam to reinforce learning and is ideal for utility engineers, consultants, and planners adapting to the data-driven grid of the future.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
NY PE & PLS: You must choose courses that are technical in nature or related to matters of laws and ethics contributing to the health and welfare of the public. NY Board does not accept courses related to office management, risk management, leadership, marketing, accounting, financial planning, real estate, and basic CAD. Specific course topics that are on the borderline and are not acceptable by the NY Board have been noted under the course description on our website.