Integrated Resource Plan

The CPUC’s IRP cycle is divided into a Planning Track and a Procurement Track. In the IRP planning track, using CPUC-provided information and starting with CPUC-provided analytical tools, LSEs develop preferred resource portfolios to meet assigned shares of California’s electricity-sector emission reduction targets and support State reliability goals. The CPUC reviews the portfolios and actions that each LSE proposes and then develops a State-wide, aggregate preferred system plan portfolio. The CPUC may determine that further action by the LSEs, such as additional procurement, is needed to meet State emission reduction or reliability goals.

The planning track relies on the CEC-developed IEPR load forecast, further specified to individual Load Serving Entities within California. The planning track produces portfolios used by the CAISO’s Transmission Planning Process to determine reliability and policy-driven transmission infrastructure expansion need over the planning horizon.

Ava’s latest IRP LSE Plan, as well as Ava’s previous IRP cycle materials, are available below.

General resources and background information on the CPUC’s Integrated Resource Planning and Long-Term Procurement Planning can be found on the CPUC website, as well as the current and past IRP cycle documents.