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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ique service area or market factors that may affect the accuracy or availability of current and forecast generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity. For example, grid constraints (e.g., congestion and capacity) that limit the proposed project’s ability to fully service its geographic market should be identified and discussed. 8.2 Power Demand The purpose of the power demand section is to fully disclose current and forecast demand for baseload and peak power. The level of detail provided should establish a comprehensive assessment of the existing market, and how the capacity and energy of the proposed project will be used (demanded) in that market once commissioned and operated. This section of the need for power analysis should discuss factors which affect, or are likely to affect, the current and forecast demand for power. This commonly includes econometric, weather, and demographic data, but should also include explanations of policies and programs implemented or likely to be implemented that may influence the demand for power. Examples include, but are not limited to, discussion of energy-efficiency and conservation programs, demand-side management programs, and potential impacts from changes to energy standards and codes. The applicant should discuss any factors that could affect demand uncertainty. Based on the description, conditions, and constraints of the relevant service area or power market provided in Section 8.1 of this RG, the applicant should provide the following information in the ER: • historic levels of electricity demand, including: – annual peak demand and annual baseload demand; and – allocation of electricity demand disaggregated by market sectors (e.g., residential, commercial, and industrial), extending back for a period sufficient to illustrate any current trends or anomalies that affect future projections of electricity demand; • current (as close to the application year as practicable) peak demand and baseload