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About Us

PLMA is a community of energy load management specialists dedicated to a more sustainable world through the advancement of grid reliability, resiliency and technological innovation.

We serve the energy industry as the leading association for load management experts, specialists, and vendors to share best practices, hands-on experiences, technology advances, training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship, all with a focus on demand response, distributed energy resources (DERs), and managed charging.

As a testament to the power of collaboration, vision, and the forward-thinking community of PLMA members, we are committed to creating a legacy that inspires future generations to continue the journey to a better, more sustainable world.

Who We Serve:
Meet our Members!

PLMA’s member organizations and stakeholders include private and publicly owned utilities, energy solution providers, technology companies, equipment manufacturers, research organizations, academic institutions, and consultants. PLMA’s member organizations represent 5,000+ flexible load practitioners and specialists who are experts in their respective fields.

We meet together not only as colleagues, but also as collaborators and friends. Get to know our member organizations here!
member Directory

Impactful Learning Opportunities

PLMA peer-selected programs present content on a diverse range of flexible load management topics encompassing everything from energy management programs, distributed energy resources, regulatory issues, and pricing to the most advanced industry innovations.

Together, we help one another to stay informed and in front of energy industry policy and technology developments.
Our work

PLMA is committed to developing and offering innovative programs, initiatives, and solutions that inspire today’s flexible load management specialists, as well as the next generation of industry leaders.

PLMA FACTS

1

PLMA was founded in 1999 by a visonary group of
energy load management practitioners

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PLMA is a 501(c) (6) nonprofit association

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PLMA is member-led, governed by volunteer leaders,
and professionally managed

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PLMA does not lobby

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As a nonprofit industry association, PLMA does not pay income tax

PLMA’s Annual Reports

Take a look at everything out members accomplish each year!
Annual reports

PLMA’S VISION AND MISSION

VISION

To empower PLMA members and allies to realize the full potential of tomorrow’s dynamic energy grid.

MISSION

PLMA seeks to advance the practical applications of dynamic load management and distributed energy resources by providing a forum where practitioners educate one another and explore innovative approaches to program delivery, pricing constructs, and technology adoption.