Section 6(1) in Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission Tamil Nadu Electricity Distribution Code
(1)Load Forecast: It commences with a forecast of the anticipated load requirements (both demand and energy). The Licensee shall forecast the demand for power within the area of supply, annually or more frequently, if required by the Commission, in each of the succeeding five years. The Licensee shall prepare a demand forecast and generally follow the procedures set out herein. The licensee shall create a database of loads for each consumer category and for each distribution substation and update it annually.
