This link will take you to the 2008 Final Integrated Resource Plan.
Nebraska Public Power District's 2008 Integrated Resources Plan is a long-term (20 years) resource strategy that identifies the preferred future mix of resources for the production of electricity.
The IRP, as a plan, is intended to meet the following needs:
- Meet future native load requirements
- Minimize cost and anticipate risks
- Meet changing regulatory and market conditions
- Meet the requirements of Nebraska State Statute 66-1060
- Meet the requirements of the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).
AS NPPD has been developing this plan, several key issues have been examined with recommendations for implementation.
These issues include:
- Load forecast growth trends and volatility;
- Climate change and greenhouse gas regulations;
- Energy efficiency strategy;
- Renewable resource strategy; and
- Cogeneration strategy
The IRP provides a strategic framework and plan for future resource decisions by NPPD. It involves a process of planning to meet users’ needs for electricity services in a way that satisfies multiple objectives for resource use. Consistent assumptions are used to evaluate a broad range of resource alternatives, including power supplies and improvements to the efficient consumption of electricity. The demand for electricity in Nebraska is growing and NPPD has an ongoing need to plan for our customers’ future electric power needs.
