NAC704.9465. Integrated analysis to establish priorities among options; consideration of results as basis for preferred plan.

     1. The utility shall perform an analysis integrating:

     (a) Planning based on demand;

     (b) Planning based on supply;

     (c) Financial planning; and

     (d) Planning to meet other applicable regulatory constraints.

     2. The primary function of the integrated analysis is to establish priorities among the utility’s options for demand and supply so that the utility can demonstrate the minimum costs of providing electric energy to its customers.

     3. The utility shall consider the results of the integrated analysis as a basis for its preferred plan along with the other selection criteria set forth in NAC 704.937.

     (Added to NAC by Pub. Service Comm’n, eff. 6-7-84; A 2-18-88; A by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R004-04, 5-25-2004)