Integrated Resource Plan and Long Term Procurement Plan (IRP-LTPP)

Background

This is an “umbrella” planning proceeding to consider all of the Commission’s electric procurement policies and programs and ensure California has a safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity supply. The proceeding is also the Commission’s primary venue for implementation of the Senate Bill (SB) 350 requirements related to integrated resource planning (IRP) (Public Utilities Code Sections 454.51 and 454.52). It will implement a process for integrated resource planning that will ensure that load serving entities (LSEs) meet targets that allow the electricity sector to contribute to California’s economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals.  

Evaluating Need

To evaluate need, the Proceeding takes a 10-year-ahead look at 

   1. System needs (reliability needs of the overall electric system)

   2. Local needs (reliability needs specific to areas with transmission limitations)

   3. Flexibility needs (such as the resources needed to integrate renewables)  

More Information  

Learn More

To learn more about the current proceeding (R.16-02-007), we recommend you begin by looking at the Order Instituting Rulemaking and Scoping Memo, and Ruling on Planning Assumptions. The Ruling on Planning Assumptions enshrines the assumptions upon which our examination of long-term procurement needs is based.

Documents relating to the current proceeding and past LTPP proceedings can be accessed by clicking the following link: History of Long Term Procurement Plan Proceedings.

Here is a third-party evaluation of the Integrated Resource Planning process: IRP Program Evaluation, 9/28/2020

To join the service list for this proceeding (R.16-02-007) follow the instructions found here and complete the Addition/Change to Service List Form.

Questions?

Contact James McGarry of the CPUC's Energy Division.