An Introduction to Integrated Resource Planning

Integración de criterios medioambientales en procesos de decisión : una aproximación multicriterio a la planificación integrada de recursos eléctricos

“…La Planificación Integrada de Recursos (PIR) es una metodología de planificación que permite satisfacer de un modo fiable la demanda de servicios energéticos con costes sociales mínimos (incluyendo externalidades tales como el impacto ambiental), mediante la optimización de las opciones de oferta y demanda (Almeida, 1994).…”

“…La internalización de las externalidades medioambientales en el sector eléctrico, sea en el despacho, o en la planificación, ha sido rechazada en algunos sectores, por una serie de razones (Almeida, 1994, Ibersaic, 1997.…”

04/02738 Examining the potential of natural gas demand-sidemeasures to benefit customers, the distribution utility, and the environment: two case studies from Europe

“…The application of the public benefit charge requires a previous and clear definition of whom is charged and how much. Some options include: volumetric surcharges (4/m 3 , which consist of a surcharge applied to the m 3 sold) 2 , surcharges based on the total gas bill (a percentage applied to the total bill), and a uniform charge levied on all (franchise) customers [10]. Concerning the surcharges described above, the one that appears to be fairer is the volumetric surcharge, since it is applied to the total m 3 sold, which are directly associated with the amount of environmental emissions.…”

“…This scenario shows that traditional planning techniques that concentrate on satisfying demand by increasing supply no longer fully respond to societal and environmental needs [1]. The integrated resource planning techniques that make rational economic assessment of the relative merits of new supply capacity and demand reduction programmes can lead to a maximisation of the utility, customer and societal benefits, if a suitable regulatory framework is approved [2].…”