PacifiCorp 2007 Integrated Resource Plan (May 30, 2007)

PacifiCorp – 2007 IRPChapter 2 – IRP Components, Planning Principles,Objectives, and ApproachMEHCCommitmentNumberMEHC Commitment DescriptionMEHC and PacifiCorp expect that the commitmentto build the Walla-Walla and Path Ctransmission lines will facilitate up to 400 MWof renewable resource projects with an expectedin-service date of 2010.MEHC and PacifiCorp commit to actively workwith developers to identify other transmissionimprovements that can facilitate the delivery ofcost-effective wind energy in PacifiCorp’s servicearea.In addition, MEHC and PacifiCorp commit towork constructively with states to implement renewableenergy action plans so as to enablePacifiCorp to achieve at least 1,400 MW ofcost-effective renewable energy resources by2015. Such renewable energy resources are notlimited to wind energy resources.41 MEHC supports and affirms PacifiCorp’s commitmentto consider utilization of advancedcoal-fuel technology such as super-critical orIGCC technology when adding coal-fueled generation.44 MEHC and PacifiCorp commit to conducting acompany-defined third-party market potentialstudy of additional DSM and energy efficiencyopportunities within PacifiCorp’s service areas.The objective of the study will be to identifyopportunities not yet identified by the companyand, if and where possible, to recommend programsor actions to pursue those opportunitiesfound to be cost-effective. The study will focuson opportunities for deliverable DSM and energyefficiency resources rather than technicalpotentials that may not be attainable throughDSM and energy efficiency efforts. On-site solarand combined heat and power programs maybe considered in the study. During the threemonthperiod following the close of the transaction,MEHC and PacifiCorp will consult withDSM advisory groups and other interested partiesto define the proper scope of the study. Thefindings of the study will be reported back toDSM advisory groups, commission staffs, andother interested stakeholders and will be used bythe Company in helping to direct ongoing DSMHow the Commitment is Addressedin the 2007 IRPreport.The company has included severaltransmission upgrades in 2007 IntegratedResource Planning analysesthat can facilitate additional renewableresource development. ARenewables Action Plan to achieveat least 1,400 megawatts of costeffectiverenewable energy resourceby 2015 was filed concurrentlywith the 2007 IRP.IGCC technology is included as aresource option in the 2007 IntegratedResource Planning process.Chapter 5 details various clean coalproject activities, including thejoint Wyoming Infrastructure Authority/PacifiCorpIGCC project.The demand side management potentialstudy is underway and isexpected to be completed onschedule. The results of the studywill be used to inform future IntegratedResource Plans.22