Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: edddea47-82cf-4080-b446-54a1ee9f97cc
Document Type: esrp
Title: FACTORS AFFECTING GROWTH OF DEMAND
Source: NUREG-1555
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr1555/initial/
Revision Date: 2007-10
Chapter: 8
Section ID: 8.2.2
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analysis to be made of the need for power from the proposed power plant. NRC’s regulations implementing NEPA also include 10 CFR 51.71, which specifies the content requirements for draft EISs. It is stated in 10 CFR 51.71(d) that a draft EIS is to include “a preliminary analysis that considers and balances the environmental and other effects of the proposed (a) For this ESRP, substitution is defined as the substitution of electricity for other fuels. NUREG-1555 8.2.2-4 October 1999 action and the alternatives available for reducing or avoiding adverse environmental and other effects.” In addition to providing input for analysis of the no-action alternative, the review under ESRP 8.2.1 will aid this analysis by providing, as input to ESRP 9.1.1, information pertaining to those factors affecting the growth of electricity demand that could affect the choice of alternative energy sources and systems. It is stated in 10 CFR 51.71(e) that a draft EIS is to include a preliminary recommendation respecting the proposed action “reached after weighing the costs and benefits of the proposed action and consid- ering reasonable alternatives.” The review conducted under ESRP 8.2.2 will aid this determination by providing input that can be used to evaluate the need for power and the potential benefits of the proposed action and the alternatives. III. REVIEW PROCEDURES If an independent review of need for power is to be conducted by NRC staff in lieu of using a review prepared by affected States and/or regions, the procedures discussed below should be followed. These procedures also may be used by the reviewer as an aid in evaluating forecasts prepared by others. The procedures assume a traditional utility. Industry best practice may evolve as a result of deregulation. The reviewer should be aware of, and use, industry best practice where possible. Economic and Demographic Trends (1) Analyze the applicant’s estimates of the effects of economic and demographic trends on