Document: NUREG-1555
Document ID: 06176340-d253-4972-8a45-b7bff2a7cf33
Document Type: esrp
Title: ASSESSMENT OF NEED FOR POWER
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: 8.4
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endix A(4), “Purpose and need for action.” 10 CFR 51.71, “Draft environmental impact statement—contents.” Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 USC 2011 et seq. Federal Energy Regulation Commission. 1996. “Promoting Wholesale Competition Through Open- Access Nondiscriminating Transmission Services by Public Utilities.” Federal Register 21540. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). 1976. Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations. Regulatory Guide 4.2, Rev. 2, Washington, D.C. October 1999 8.4-9 NUREG-1555 Table 8.4-1. Baseload Demand, Capacity, and Capacity Surplus (Deficit) Year 2000 2005 2010 -- Baseload Demand by Scenario High 25th Percentile Midrange 75th Percentile Low Baseload Capacity Surplus (Deficit) High 25th Percentile Midrange 75th Percentile Low NUREG-1555 8.4-10 October 1999 Table 8.4-2. Peakload Responsibilities, Generating Capacities, and Reserve Margin Year Accredited Generating Capacity (MW) System Peakload Responsibility (MW) Reserve Margin (% of Peakload Responsibility) 25th Percentile Forecast Midrange Forecast 75th Percentile Forecast 25th Percentile Forecast Midrange Forecast 75th Percentile Forecast 2000 2005(a) 2010 2015 ``` (a) year unit is expected to come online. October 1999 8.4-11 NUREG-1555 Table 8.4-3. Example of Summary Page of Staff Assessment of Need for Power Forecast Demand Year = Net Needed Baseline Capacity Net Capacity Needed for Peak Power Net Capacity Needed for Source Diversity Reduction in Average Cost of Power Amount and Type of Fossil Fuel Displaced Net Benefit of Early Availability High 25th Percentile Midrange 75th Percentile Low Net Benefit If 3 Years Earlier Net Benefit If 3 Years Later NUREG-1555 NUREG-1555 NUREG-1555 NUREG-1555 U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD STANDARD REVIEW PLAN REVIEW