TY - JOUR AU - V Prathyusha AU - Bolishetti Ananya Varma AU - Rachel R PY - 2026 DA - 2026/06/15 TI - Fuzzy Logic in Predictive Models: A Study on Improving Accuracy in Energy Demand Forecasting JO - Global Journal of Engineering Innovations and Interdisciplinary Research VL - 6 IS - 4 AB - Accurate energy demand forecasting is essential for ensuring the efficient operation of modern power systems, smart grids, and renewable energy infrastructures. Reliable prediction of future electricity consumption enables utility providers to optimize power generation, reduce operational costs, improve load balancing, and enhance energy distribution efficiency. However, energy demand is influenced by numerous uncertain and nonlinear factors including weather conditions, seasonal variations, population growth, economic activities, consumer behavior, and industrial operations. Conventional statistical forecasting models often struggle to represent these uncertainties, resulting in reduced forecasting accuracy and inefficient energy management. This paper presents a comprehensive study on the application of Fuzzy Logic in Predictive Models for improving energy demand forecasting accuracy. The proposed framework integrates fuzzy inference systems with machine learning techniques to effectively model uncertain relationships among multiple energy consumption variables. Historical energy consumption data, temperature, humidity, population density, time of day, and seasonal information are processed using fuzzy membership functions and rule-based inference mechanisms to generate accurate energy demand predictions. The framework combines fuzzy reasoning with predictive learning algorithms to enhance forecasting performance under uncertain operating conditions. Experimental evaluation was conducted using publicly available smart grid and electricity consumption datasets collected from residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Comparative analysis demonstrates that the proposed fuzzy logic-based predictive model significantly improves forecasting accuracy while reducing prediction error compared with conventional regression and machine learning techniques. The proposed framework offers an intelligent solution for next-generation energy management systems supporting sustainable power distribution and smart grid optimization. SN - 3066-1226 UR - https://dx.doi.org/10.33425/3066-1226.1311 DO - 10.33425/3066-1226.1311