Prepared remarks of David Luke Oates on behalf of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc., at the 07/07/2026 Software Conference panel on Load Forecasting, under AD10-12.

Summary: David Luke Oates, representing MISO, supports the Commission's goal of improving market and planning efficiency through better software and forecasting for large loads like data centers. He outlines MISO's current efforts, including the use of AI for uncertainty management and collaborative data-sharing initiatives with stakeholders.