Become a PLMA Member!
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re interested in joining our community of flexible load management specialists!
To help you evaluate PLMA member benefits and select the member level that’s right for your organization, we encourage you to take a look at the following information, then book an appointment with PLMA’s Executive Director Rich Philip to discuss your organization’s needs.
PLMA’s annual membership is held by organizations. This means that when your organization becomes a PLMA member, an unlimited number of employees can have access to PLMA programming and opportunities for their use throughout the year.
PLMA’s secure portal enables you and your colleagues to establish your own login credentials, which you can use to register for all of PLMA’s conferences, webinars, and other programs, as much as you would like to.
PLMA’s annual membership is held by organizations. This means that when your organization becomes a PLMA member, an unlimited number of employees can have access to PLMA programming and opportunities for their use throughout the year.
PLMA’s secure portal enables you and your colleagues to establish your own login credentials, which you can use to register for all of PLMA’s conferences, webinars, and other programs, as much as you would like to.
Conferences and Events
PLMA hosts two national conferences annually that include three days of peer-selected sessions and robust networking opportunities. Meetups and other events offer additional ad hoc in-person collaborative learning opportunities.
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Webinars and Podcasts
PLMA’s 1-hour Load Management Dialogue and HOT TOPIC Conversation webinars are scheduled year-round and feature expert speakers, interactive discussions, and audience participation. Podcast recordings are available from wherever you get your podcasts.
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COMING IN 2025!
A New Content Library
PLMA is currently building a new content library which will launch in 2025, and serve as a searchable repository for webinars and conference session recordings, training materials, publications, glossaries, and more. In the interim, go to PLMA’s YouTube channel and/or to PLMA’s “Load Management Dialogues” podcast to access recent recordings.
Youtube Channel
Training Classes
PLMA’s training classes, hosted both online and in-person, provide introductory and survey-level training for those new to load management, as well as advanced classes in wholesale markets and program design & implementation.
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An Annual Awards Program
Each Spring, PLMA invites nominations for awards that laud industry leaders from the U.S. and globally who develop innovative approaches, programs, and technologies to manage energy loads and support the successful grid integration of DERs.
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Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities
For those looking to get more involved in the energy industry and build their leadership skills, PLMA provides multiple opportunities to serve as a co-chair, score conference abstracts, evaluate award nominations, join a taskforce, and more.
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Interest and
Affinity Groups
PLMA’s groups share specific expertise through conference gatherings and webinar. They include Customer Engagement, Retail Pricing, Connected Devices, Global Load Management, C&I Load Flexibility, Electric Transportation, Women in DM, Building Electrification, Public Power and Co-ops.
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A Commitment to Collaboration and Opportunity
PLMA is committed to creating opportunities and building a welcoming, collaborative community. We celebrate our differences and support an affordable energy transition that’s made possible by flexible load management options.
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A Supportive, Welcoming Community
The PLMA family includes utilities, vendors, tech companies, solution providers, manufacturers, research and academic organizations, and consultants. PLMA members share experiences and lessons learned, offer honest feedback, and actively engage in peer learning and networking.
Learn MORE| Member Levels & Pricing | Sustaining | Advisory | Associate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities & Small Entities: $5,450 All Other Organizations: $10,950 | Utilities & Small Entities: $2,700 All Other Organizations: $5,450 | Utilities & Small Entities: $1,050 All Other Organizations: $2,700 | |
| Conference and Training Event Prices | 6 Member Passes Included (3 can be traded for sponsorship) | 2 Member Passes Included | Member Pricing |
| PLMA Member Directory | Name, Logo, and Description | Name and Logo | Name Listed |
Please Note: Small entities are organizations that currently have 3 employees or less.
Academic Institutions please
click here for special dues structure.
Benefits that Apply to All
Membership Levels:
Post an unlimited number of news releases, job postings, RFPs, and announcements on PLMA’s website.
Gain individual access to PLMA’s website for an unlimited number of your company’s employees.
Network with other PLMA members at industry events.
Display PLMA’s logo on your website and at industry events.
Receive a complimentary subscription to industry-leading Utility Dive’s Weekly Load Management eNewsletter.
Create your PLMA Profile for Access to Content and Weekly News Updates
For both PLMA visitors and members to access certain content pages
and to register for events, you will need to create your own PLMA profile
with a username and password.
Please follow these steps to create your personal login:
New Member Practitioner Login
If your organization wants to become a PLMA member, please click here to submit a PLMA Membership Application. From there, you can update your organization’s contact information, begin receiving emails
from our distribution list, and be eligible for PLMA member benefits.
from our distribution list, and be eligible for PLMA member benefits.
Existing Member Practitioner Login
If your organization is already a PLMA member and you want to add your own PLMA profile, please click here to create your login credentials. Your personal login credentials allow you to register for PLMA events at the discounted member rate, access member-only content, join leadership groups, receive email announcements, and more.
Login Credentials
FOR PLMA VISITORS
If your organization is not quite ready to join PLMA and you would like to receive PLMA email communications,
submit a presentation proposal or award nomination, or register for an event, please click here to create your PLMA account. Your organization may upgrade to a full PLMA membership at any time. Once your organization
is a member, you will have access to PLMA’s membership benefits.