We have led integrated resource planning studies for numerous utilities and regions to evaluate options for meeting projected load. The goal has been to identify the optimal mix of resources that minimize cost, manage risk and properly account for externalities. The new horizon in IRP is concerned with integrated demand-side management (IDSM) that more holistically analyzes resources provided by energy efficiency, demand response and distributed generation.
Southern California Edison. Assisting SCE in developing a framework for its IDSM portfolio of its collective demand response, energy efficiency and distributed generation resources in compliance with PUC requirements.
Energy Future Holdings. Participated in an integrated resource plan under subcontract to MGALLC that balanced reliability, environmental protection. transmission constraints, market rules and an imperative for more renewable energy.
Northeast Utilities. Conducted a plan for allocating and strategically targeting system benefit funds for energy efficiency demonstration projects. Developed a process for scoring IRP options, maximizing state benefits and administering projects.
TXU and Lone Star Gas. Participated in development of a strategy to develop distributed generation resources and in a subsequent project to integrate this work into the company’s IRP framework.
Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative. Provided consulting services to support an integrated resource plan to permit evaluation of demand-side options on a comparable basis to power procurement.