A real loser. [Natural gas resource planning]

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Fortnightly; (United States)

OSTI ID:7244689

Kretschmer, R K; Mraz, L J

The National Energy Policy Act requires states to consider the adoption of gas integrated resource planning (IRP). In Illinois, gas IRP has not only been considered, but implemented as well. Some respected regulators and utility planners have tried to promote gas IRP as a wonderful tool by explaining all of its theoretical benefits. But the reality is that gas IRP is not cost-effective. In fact, it's a clear loser. Consider the legislative history of gas IRP in Illinois. On September 19, 1985, then-Governor James R. Thompson signed into law legislation that mandated IRP for gas and electric utilities (effective January 1, 1986). Throughout the debate on the merits of mandating IRP, legislators focused almost exclusively on the electric industry. Believe it or not, natural gas was referenced only twice throughout the legislative debate. Nevertheless, the legislation required local distribution companies (LDCs) to develop so-called least-cost plans.

• OSTI ID: 7244689
• Journal Information: Fortnightly; (United States), Vol. 132:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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