Integrated resource planning (IRP, also least-cost utility planning, LCUP) is a form of least-cost planning used by the public utilities. The goal is to meet the expected long-term growth of demand with minimal cost, using a wide selection of means, from supply-side (increasing production and/or purchasing the supply) to demand-side (reducing ...

It will implement a process for integrated resource planning that will ensure that load serving entities (LSEs) meet targets that allow the electricity sector to contribute to California’s economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals.

generation resources • Assessment of transmission system capability • Comparative evaluation of supply resources (including transmission and distribution) and improvements in conservation – Least reasonable cost • Integration of demand forecasts and resource evaluations • Short-term plan for 2 years following plan submission

An Integrated Resource Plan, (also known as IRP or a resource plan), is a document showing how a utility plans to generate electricity for the next 15 years. The IRP review process allows the Commission and stakeholders the opportunities to examine a utility’s current and planned electricity generation for the next 15 years.

An Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is comprised of an assessment of the future electric needs and a plan to meet those future needs. It is “integrated” in that it looks at both demand side (conservation, energy efficiency, etc.) resources as well as the more traditional supply side (generation/power plants, transmission lines, etc ...

Definition: Integrated Resource Plan An IRP is a power system plan for a vertically integrated electric utility’s power system plan for to meeting forecasted electricity demand over aspecified future period. • The IRP process provides resource planners with a framework for evaluating plausible futures for

Integrated Resource Plan Page 1 | 130 I. Executive Summary a. Introduction Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is pleased to participate in the 2022 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) process and to contribute toward California’s clean energy goals in a safe, reliable, and cost-effective manner.

The Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”) outlines the potential ways we can meet future energy demands, balancing energy supply and demand requirements, environmental requirements and risks and benefits to customers over certain periods of time.

On January 31, Georgia Power filed its 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which details the company’s plan to meet the energy needs of customers and support the state’s expected continued extraordinary growth.

An IRP is a “road map” that identifies potential plans for a utility to meet future energy and demand requirements while considering the associated risks and benefits to customers.

Apr 1, 2016 · PacifiCorp’s draft 2025 Integrated Resource Plan is a roadmap for continual progress in providing safe, reliable electric service at fair and reasonable prices to over 2 million customers in six Western states.

Below is the link to El Paso Electric Company's Amended Integrated Resource Plan for the Period 2021-2040, filed with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission on January 7, 2022. EPE's 2021 Amended Integrated Resource Plan . If you would like any additional information, ...

An Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a comprehensive and systematic blueprint developed by a supplier, distributor, or end- user of energy who has evaluated demand- side and supply-side resource options and economic parameters and determined which options

What is an integrated resource plan (IRP)? Integrated resource plans (IRPs) are electricity providers’ plans for meeting projected customer demand for at least a 15-year period in an economical and reliable way, while maintaining flexibility and …

By engaging with electric utilities and state utility regulatory bodies on utility resource planning, such as an IRP, local governments have the opportunity to achieve their clean or renewable energy commitments more quickly.

Sep 18, 2023 · Things change, and an integrated resource plan, or IRP, can help a utility manage those changes. Here is a look at how three utilities are mapping out their plans for a shifting supply mix. What exactly is an integrated resource plan?

Feb 3, 2025 · The integrated resource planning (IRP) process is the arena in which all these questions are aired out and debated to identify the best path forward. IRPs help utilities project future electricity demand and identify resources that the utility will need to meet that demand. They help determine how much of our power comes from either clean or ...

Nov 17, 2023 · Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) is a comprehensive approach used by utilities and companies to analyze and plan for future energy needs in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.

1 day ago · “An integrated resource plan is Georgia Power's long-term planning process,” said Jennifer Whitfield, senior attorney at the Southern Environmental Law Center, a nonprofit environmental legal advocacy organization. “In it they identify how they are going to meet the energy needs for their customers in the coming years. And what's ...

PG&E's IRP presents our plan to meet the CPUC's 2022 IRP objectives and statewide clean energy goals in a reliable and cost-effective manner. For this IRP cycle, PG&E wants to emphasize how our climate strategy and goals guide supply planning and portfolio optimization.

In order for utilities to plan for meeting future energy demand in the most cost-effective way, many states require utilities to file integrated resource plans (IRPs) with their state public utility commissions (PUCs).

Oct 1, 2024 · What Is Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)? Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) is a method for meeting future energy consumption that considers both the supply and demand side of energy resources. It aims to provide reliable customer service in the most cost-effective way.

Jan 2, 2025 · Will issue Request for Proposals (RFP) to ensure reliable service in the future. SPOKANE, Wash., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Utilities, an operating division of Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA), has filed its 2025 Electric Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and the Idaho Public Utilities Commission.

4 days ago · The rollout of the Finance Business Partner Program contributed to the success of the integrated resource planning process by providing personalized finance support and advisory to each department. It was the financial acumen, passion for customer service and data-driven decision-making skills of the FBP team—combined with the streamlined ...

6 days ago · Integrated planning in higher education requires a broad set of skills, knowledge, and qualities. Some of these might seem obvious (like planning knowledge). Others may be less so—particularly expertise related to “soft” skills or human skills, like communication or collaboration. ... Join now to access member resources for free.

Jan 22, 2025 · It must also include HR planning estimates as part of future application development. Additionally, the Artificial Intelligence Integration Center must consider AG Corps elements of the sustainment warfighting function as they identify, synchronize, and accelerate the development, integration, and adoption of effective and timely AI solutions ...

Jan 29, 2025 · WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities has closely supported the city of Campinas in the elaboration of its Climate Action Plan. Our team provided technical support over 15 months for the “Rapid Roadmap for Integrated Climate Action,” a scalable approach that was piloted with the city. WRI Brasil has a long-standing relationship with Campinas.

1 day ago · The GEF-funded RIWE-Mono Project was launched in Gran Popo, Benin, on 30 January 2025, with the objective to ensure the sustainable development and ecological resilience of the Mono River Basin through strengthened governance, capacity building in Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), community-driven participatory planning, and enhanced …