November 12th, 2024: Pipeliners Podcast

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel from Marquette Energy Analytics return to discuss the importance of peak demand forecasting for natural gas utilities, especially in preparation for extreme weather events.

The episode explores how accurate demand modeling helps ensure utilities can maintain reliable service on peak days, delving into methods of historical data analysis, customer behavior modeling, and regulatory considerations. The conversation also highlights the balance between mathematical precision and the need to communicate complex data clearly to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

November 5th, 2024: Pipeliners Podcast

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Tom Quinn and Greg Merkel from Marquette Energy Analytics join to discuss their approach to building a forecast model for gas demand.

They discuss the origins of their business, which evolved from a university research lab to a standalone company, and explore the complexities of building accurate forecast models. Tom and Greg also explain the factors that influence gas demand, such as weather patterns and calendar events, and share insights on managing unusual situations like the COVID-19 pandemic in their forecasting models.

August 8th, 2024: Fall Heating Days Webinar

Greg Merkel, Lead Data Scientist at Marquette Energy Analytics, shares some of his unique solutions to stay ahead of early cold events. Merkel shows how MCast GasDay can help you prepare for out-of-season cold spells and ensure a reliable gas supply. Merkel also provides insight on how fall HDDs have been changing over time.