NAC704.9475. Analysis of sensitivity for major assumptions and estimates used in resource plan.

     1. A utility shall conduct an analysis of sensitivity for all major assumptions and estimates used in its resource plan. The analysis must include the:

     (a) Forecast of peak demand and energy consumption;

     (b) Dates when proposed acquisitions will be in service;

     (c) Unit availability;

     (d) Costs of power plants;

     (e) Prices of fuel;

     (f) Amounts of purchased power and corresponding costs;

     (g) Schedule, impact and costs of programs for energy efficiency and conservation;

     (h) Capacity of plants in megawatts;

     (i) Discount rates;

     (j) Rate of inflation;

     (k) Cost of capital;

     (l) Environmental costs; and

     (m) Economic benefit.

     2. The utility shall state the ranges and consequences of uncertainty for each of the assumptions and describe methods of combining various uncertainties.

     (Added to NAC by Pub. Service Comm’n, eff. 6-7-84; A 2-18-88; 3-27-92; A by Pub. Utilities Comm’n by R004-04, 5-25-2004; R042-10, 7-22-2010)