About PLMA’s 2025
Member Dues Increase
Message from Chair Rich Barone on Changes to PLMA Member Dues
Dear Colleagues,
The PLMA Board of Directors, in its oversight of the organization, has voted to implement a membership dues increase of approximately five percent, effective January 1, 2026.
This will be the organization’s second dues increase since 2015. This decision reflects increases in operational costs across all areas of PLMA and new needs as the organization grows to meet the evolving role of load flexibility.
PLMA acknowledges that any increase in dues affects your budgets. We remain committed to ensuring we continue to maintain access for everyone interested in load flexibility and to providing commensurate value to our members.
Load flexibility continues to play a vital role in ensuring grid stability and resilience, and your participation in PLMA is essential. We strive to serve you and your colleagues effectively every day.
Thank you for your active engagement and steadfast support of PLMA. We truly appreciate your participation!
Best Wishes,
Rich
Rich Barone
Oracle Utilities
PLMA Board Chair
The PLMA Board of Directors, in its oversight of the organization, has voted to implement a membership dues increase of approximately five percent, effective January 1, 2026.
This will be the organization’s second dues increase since 2015. This decision reflects increases in operational costs across all areas of PLMA and new needs as the organization grows to meet the evolving role of load flexibility.
PLMA acknowledges that any increase in dues affects your budgets. We remain committed to ensuring we continue to maintain access for everyone interested in load flexibility and to providing commensurate value to our members.
Load flexibility continues to play a vital role in ensuring grid stability and resilience, and your participation in PLMA is essential. We strive to serve you and your colleagues effectively every day.
Thank you for your active engagement and steadfast support of PLMA. We truly appreciate your participation!
Best Wishes,
Rich
Rich Barone
Oracle Utilities
PLMA Board Chair
2023 to Present | Effective January 1, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sustaining Member: Utilities, Small Entities | $5,450 | $5,700 |
| Sustaining Member: All Other Organizations | $10,950 | $11,500 |
| Advisory Member: Utilities, Small Entities | $2,700 | $2,850 |
| Advisory Member: All Other Organizations | $5,450 | $5,700 |
| Associate Member: Utilities, Small Entities | $1,050 | $1,100 |
| Associate Member: All Other Organizations | $2,700 | $2,850 |
Conferences and Events
PLMA hosts two national conferences and two symposia annually that include a rich selection of peer-selected sessions as well as robust networking opportunities. Meetups and other events offer additional ad hoc in-person and 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. Webinars are subsequently uploaded to PLMA’s YouTube channel and “PLMA: Load Management Dialogues” podcast.
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COMING IN 2026!
A New Content Library
PLMA is currently building a new content library which will launch in 2026 and serve as a searchable repository for webinars and conference session recordings, education 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 recordings of recent content.
Youtube Channel
Education
PLMA Education, hosted both online and in-person, provides introductory as well as intermediate and advanced classes geared to professional learners. It includes a Fundamentals Class, as well as a Wholesale Markets Class and Design & Implementation Class.
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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 webinars. They include Customer Engagement, Retail Pricing, Connected Devices, Global Load Management, C&I Load Flexibility, Electric Transportation, Women in Load Flex, Building Electrification, plus 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.
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As the energy industry’s only association focused exclusively on the needs and perspectives of flexible load managment practitioners, PLMA:
- Fosters industry growth, health, and expansion by sharing flexible load management lessons learned and best practices;
- Serves as a repository of resources and hands-on expertise for the benefit of all industry practitioners;
- Supports grid stability and resilience through year-round programming and education;
- Is committed to stewarding industry advances in flexible load, demand response, distributed energy resources, and managed charging;
- Strives to realize the full potential of our dynamic and evolving energy grid.