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2006 Georgia Code - 46-3A-2
46-3A-2. (a) On or before January 31, 1992, and at least
every three years thereafter as may be determined by the
commission, each utility shall file with the commission an
integrated resource plan as described in this chapter.
(b) Not more than 60 days after a
utility has filed its plan, the commission shall convene a public
hearing on the adequacy of the plan. At the hearing any interested
person may make comments to the commission regarding the contents
and adequacy of the plan. After the hearing, the commission shall
determine whether: (1) The
utility´s forecast requirements are based on substantially
accurate data and an adequate method of forecasting;
(2) The plan identifies and takes
into account any present and projected reductions in the demand for
energy which may result from measures to improve energy efficiency
in the industrial, commercial, residential, and energy-producing
sectors of the state; and (3)
The plan adequately demonstrates the economic, environmental, and
other benefits to the state and to customers of the utility,
associated with the following possible measures and sources of
supply: (A) Improvements in
energy efficiency; (B)
Pooling of power; (C)
Purchases of power from neighboring states; (D) Facilities which operate on alternative
sources of energy; (E)
Facilities that operate on the principle of cogeneration or
hydro-generation; and (F)
Other generation facilities and demand-side options.
(c) Within 120 days after the filing
of each integrated resource plan, the commission shall approve and
adopt an integrated resource plan.
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