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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 the consumption). [1]
A vague reference to the prospective deal was included in the company’s updated Integrated Resource Plan, or IRP, filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission on Oct. 27.
Vertically integrated utility [ edit ] In the case of a vertically integrated electric utility RA was part of the integrated resource planning , done by the utility itself, additional expenses were negotiated with regulators that were representing the captive customers . [ 1 ]
Energy planning is often conducted using integrated approaches that consider both the provision of energy supplies and the role of energy efficiency in reducing demands (Integrated Resource Planning). [3] Energy planning should always reflect the outcomes of population growth and economic development.
The Energy Policy Act of 1992, effective October 24, 1992, (102nd Congress H.R.776.ENR, abbreviated as EPACT92) is a United States government act.It was passed by Congress and set goals, created mandates, and amended utility laws to increase clean energy use and improve overall energy efficiency in the United States.
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), also known as Community Choice Energy, municipal aggregation, governmental aggregation, electricity aggregation, and community aggregation, is an alternative to the investor-owned utility energy supply system in which local entities in the United States aggregate the buying power of individual customers within a defined jurisdiction in order to secure ...
Integrated resource planning, a method for long-term utility planning; Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, UK government plan for its railways; Integrated Resource Plan, used in South Africa and by United States energy utilities
IPS/UPS—Integrated Power System/United Power System, consisting of Independent Power Systems of 12 countries bordering Russia and the Unified Power System of Russia; IRC—ISO / RTO Council (electricity) IROL—Interconnection Reliability Operating Limit (electricity) IRP—Integrated resource planning; IRR—Internal Rate of Return (finance)