%0 Report
%K electricity markets and policy group
%K energy analysis and environmental impacts department
%A Eric Hirst
%A Charles A Goldman
%D 1990
%P 7
%T Key Issues in Integrated Resource Planning for Electric Utilities
%8 02/1990
%X <p>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.</p>