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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apter 8. For example, the need-for-power analysis typically has already considered energy savings associated with energy efficiency and conservation programs that the power company plans to implement. Because these programs have already been considered in the need-for-power analysis, they do not represent an alternative to the proposed action. However, for the alternatives analysis the ER should discuss the possibility of implementing additional measures (beyond those already planned) that could obviate the need for the proposed nuclear power plant. These measures may include importing more power from beyond the ROI, additional energy-efficiency, conservation, and demand-side management programs (Ref. 94)),19 re-activating plants that have been retired, or extending the lives of plants that are currently assumed to retire in the need-for-power analysis. The analysis of these alternatives should consider if these alternatives are reasonable (i.e., can they meet the purpose and need of the project after considering technical and regulatory challenges). If the alternative cannot meet the purpose and need for the project then it should be eliminated from further consideration. If the alternative can meet the purpose and need then it should be retained for comparison to the proposed project. 18 As discussed in Appendix A, an applicant for an early site permit is not required to address energy alternatives (10 CFR 51.50(b)(2)). However, the applicant can choose to address energy alternatives in such an application. 19 Energy efficiency, conservation, and demand-side management programs need not be considered by the applicant if the application is for a merchant plant – a plant with no specific service territory (Ref. 94). However, if one or more other companies are implementing such programs in the ROI, the ER should include consideration of the effect of those programs on the amount of power needed. DG-4026, Page 135 The discussion of alternatives that would require