Generation" was identified as the least cost plan overall, and therefore selected as the Reference Plan. Page 25 of the 2009 IRP Update Final Report commented on the selection of the Reference Plan: As the least-cost Base Load plan, Plan A...
AI summary The document discusses the selection of a 'least cost' generation plan as the Reference Plan in the 2009 IRP Update. It highlights the importance of planning flexibility and considers alternative plans that may become relevant if load growth or co-benefits arise. The EAC notes that NSPI's request to address potential federal coal phase-out regulations is premature as such regulations have not been passed.