Nev. Admin. Code § 704.9475

Current through August 29, 2024

Section 704.9475 - 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.

Nev. Admin. Code § 704.9475

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

NRS 703.025, 704.210, 704.741