Integrated Resource Plan
frequently asked questions
Because of the magnitude of information and supporting studies that must be evaluated, an IRP may take several years to complete. A specific set of criteria is required by the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) to complete the IRP. In addition to satisfying WAPA’s criteria, Platte River’s IRP process will consist of the following efforts:
- A public survey and community listening sessions to assess customer sentiment toward the composition of Platte River’s future generating mix
- Collecting information to be used in the evaluation of future generation portfolios, such as cost and performance characteristics
- Reports from independent advisors regarding subjects that will provide insight to guide the overall IRP analysis
- An analysis of a wide range of generation options that can be used to meet portfolio planning objectives
- Measurement of key variables to determine a range of possible cost and performance outcomes for proposed generation groups
- Distribution of findings, including final recommendations to the Board and our community owners
We encourage you to take part in Platte River’s 2020 IRP process by:
- Attending one of our community listening sessions. The schedule can be found here
- Providing your comments via email