Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs)

Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) are long-term plans that energy companies use to decide how to produce and deliver electricity in the future. These plans help ensure that people have reliable, affordable, and clean energy for years to come.

IRPs look at different ways to generate power, like using coal, natural gas, solar, wind, or hydro. They also consider how people use energy and ways to reduce waste, such as energy efficiency programs.

Utility companies create IRPs by studying future electricity needs, costs, environmental impacts, and new technologies. They work with government agencies, businesses, and the public to make the best choices.

The goal of an IRP is to balance energy supply and demand while keeping prices fair and reducing pollution. These plans are updated every few years to adjust for changes in technology, laws, and customer needs. IRPs help guide smart energy decisions for a sustainable future.