@misc{23060, keywords = {Energy Markets and Policy Department, Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division}, author = {Eric Hirst and Charles A Goldman}, title = {Key Issues in Integrated Resource Planning for Electric Utilities}, abstract = {

Integrated resource planning (IRP) is a new 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.

}, year = {1990}, pages = {7}, month = {02/1990}, }