2008 IRP
2008
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Integrated Resource Plan
IRP is the process
electric and gas utilities use to estimate short and
long-term load growth and decide on the best mix of resource
to address that growth.
PUC Filing Letter
Appendix A
IRP
Framework
Appendix B
Electric Load Forcasting
This
section describes the method, assumptions and data used
to develop a 20-year forecast of electricity energy and
peak loads our through 2025. In addition tot the "most
likely" forecast, alternative sensitivity scenario
forecasts are derived, based on high and low forecas5s
for key explanatory variable such as population, which
were used to project loads based on regression equations
as described in this section.
Appendix C
Renewable Energy Technology Assessments
The objective of this study is to identify the
best options for renewable energy development on
the island of Kauai. This summary provides a
comprehensive overview.
Appendix D
Feasibility Study for Port Allen Power Station GT-1 Replacement
KIUC is exploring the economic feasibility of replacement of
GT-1 combustion turbine generating unit. This unit was
identified for replacement to improve plant reliability,
capacity, and efficiency. This report presents the results of
that evaluation.
Appendix E
Energy
Efficiency Potential Study
This study assesses the electric energy-efficiency
potential for the residential and commercial sectors on
the island of Kauai. The study was commissioned by KIUC
as part of their efforts to update the Integrated
Resource Plan. While this study provides
energy-efficiency potential estimates for a 20-year
period, the main focus of this report is on the next 10
years.
Appendix F
Overview of UPLAN Model
The UPLAN Network Power Model
projects detail physical and financial
operations of electricity markets under
conditions ranging from traditional regulation
to competitive market structures.
Appendix G
GenX Option Screening Study
KIUC recently identified the
need to look into a near-term
addition of generation capacity.
The near-term selection of a
capacity generation unit
referred top as GenX plays an
important role in the IRP
process and it’s the basis for
the comprehensive study that is
the subject of this report.
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