The objective of this study was to broadly understand the use of weather forecast and weather data at energy companies including:

• - Assessment of the use of on staff meteorologists;
• - Types of meteorological data utilized and its relevance;
• - Users of weather forecasts and weather data inside an energy company; and,
• - Examination of how such services are procured by energy companies.
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During the month of October 2007, UtiliPoint International Inc. conducted a ‘snapshot’ electronic survey regarding the use of weather forecast and weather data by energy companies. The survey was distributed using the UtiliPoint IssueAlert email lists and 81 total responses were collected. This report outlines the results of the survey and provides some analysis of the use of weather forecast and weather data by energy companies.