PLMA's Load Flexibility Series: The Fundamentals Class

Overview

PLMA’s Load Flex Fundamentals Class is a fast-paced survey class that provides a broad overview of load flexibility through seven learning modules. Taught by PLMA member experts, the modules are lecture- and discussion-based, and include knowledge checks, short quizzes, and ample time for questions and ongoing interaction with the instructors.

Knowledge Level

Take this class to enhance your knowledge and understanding of load flexibility, DERs, and demand response, and their applications, if you are a beginner to intermediate level practitioner.

Class Content

The Fundamentals Class modules explore the following topics:

Overview of Demand Response
The Many Use Cases of DERs
Technology Overview
Portfolio Development
Program Design and Implementation
Understanding Wholesale Markets
Evaluation, Measurement and Verification

Format

Live Online Class

Dates

October 20-21, 2026
1:00 to 5:00 pm ET daily

Location Details

Via Microsoft Teams over two 4-hour days

Class Format

Live Online

To ensure the best possible learning opportunity for everyone, all participants are expected to attend the full two-day class which will be hosted over Microsoft Teams, and participate over both days.

Class Completion

At the end of the class, all attendees will receive a PLMA Certificate of Completion. You can also request a Statement of Class Hours which may be accepted by some professional organizations for CEU credit.

Registration

Members Pricing

$299

Non-Members Pricing

$499

PLMA members must sign in with an authorized user account for the member rate.
If you are not a PLMA member, click on “Register Today” and follow the directions to create a free user profile and receive our non-member rate.
If you have questions, contact Angelica Paul at apaul@flexload.org.

PLMA Load Flexibility Series

Fundamentals Class