Key issues in integrated resource planning for electric utilities

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1990 · IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/59.99359· OSTI ID:6079924

Hirst, E ^[1]; Goldman, C ^[2]

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1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
2. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)

Integrated resource planning (IRP) is a way for utilities and state regulatory commissions to consistently assess a variety of demand and supply resources to cost-effectively meet customer energy-service needs. This paper reviews recent progress in IRP and identifies the need for additional work by utilities, regulatory commissions, and other organizations.

• OSTI ID: 6079924
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (USA) Vol. 5:4; ISSN 0885-8950; ISSN ITPSE
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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