Weather Innovation, Smart Energy, and Resilience (WISER) is an NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC).
🌡️⚡With rising temperatures and increased air conditioning use, extreme heat events are straining power grids like never before. Traditional forecasting models rely on dry bulb temperature, but wet bulb temperature, which accounts for humidity, provides a more accurate measure of human thermal comfort and energy demand. This WISER-funded project is developing next-generation energy demand prediction models that integrate wet bulb temperature to improve grid resilience, enhance load management, and stabilize electricity markets.
By analyzing historical demand and heat data, this research will create more precise forecasting tools to help utilities anticipate peak loads and prevent disruptions. Stay tuned as we redefine how energy demand is predicted in a warming world! 🔋🌎
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