What is Integrated Resource Planning (IRP)?
The IRP is a process used to help determine how best to meet future electrical needs. This process includes a review of a wide range of alternatives, including demand side reduction (conservation), renewable energy resources (waste wood, solar, wind, etc.) and conventional fuels. GRU has adopted IRP standards that are consistent with the 1992 National Energy Act (NEPA). NEPA standards minimize revenues and maximize environmental and reliability standards.