Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: f0baf50b-5bb7-4783-b2f9-9586e09c97e1
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Preparation of Environmental Reports for Nuclear Power Stations + HISTORY - HISTORY 02/2017 – DG-4026 , Proposed Revision 3 09/2014 – Periodic Review of Revision 2 – Revise (Rev. 3)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 4
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1611/ML16116A068.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-4.2
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e approaches listed below is sufficient to demonstrate need for power but the applicant will need to show the basis for a positive determination of need as well as the results of the analyses outlined in Sections 8.2 and 8.3. • Certification of Need. Demonstrating that the proposed action has obtained formal certification from a utility authority stating the public need for the proposed project is the most direct method for determining the need for power. Because such a certification is made by the State agency authorized to make such a determination, it is presumed to meet the four criteria. Therefore, where such regulations are in place and a certificate has been issued, further justification is not necessary. However, the applicant should include descriptions of the power market, power demand forecast, and power supply forecast, as discussed in the preceding sections. The applicant should cite the certification in the conclusions section as the basis for a positive determination of need. • Peak Demand Assessment. A positive determination of peak load need can be demonstrated when the projected peak demand for electricity is greater than the projected capacity by an amount that DG-4026, Page 130 is greater than (or reasonably close to) the planned capacity of the proposed project in the analytical year. If the entire capacity of the proposed project cannot be accounted for in the relevant service area, the remainder may be accounted for by demonstrating the remaining capacity of the proposed project can be sold to areas outside the applicant’s relevant service area. For the relevant market area, future total system demand for electricity (including reserve requirements) should be compared to future total system supply, based on items provided in Tables 8-1 and 8-2. • Baseload Demonstration. A positive determination of baseload need can be demonstrated when the projected baseload demand for electricity is greater than the projected baseload capacity by an