Nev. Admin. Code § 704.5666

Current through November 25, 2024

Section 704.5666 - Resource plan: Technical appendix

1. The resource plan of a utility must include a technical appendix. The appendix must be prepared in sufficient detail to enable a technically proficient person to:

(a) Understand how the resource plan, including, without limitation, the forecasts required pursuant to NAC 704.5667, was prepared;

(b) Verify the adequacy and accuracy of the data used to develop the resource plan; and

(c) Evaluate the validity of the assumptions and methods used to develop the resource plan.

2. The appendix must include, without limitation:

(a) A list of the major assumptions used to develop the resource plan;

(b) A description of the forecasting methods used to develop the resource plan;

(c) A description of any computer software used to develop the resource plan;

(d) Citations to the sources of all significant information used to develop the resource plan;

(e) A description of each model and formula used, including documentation to the extent consistent with any proprietary restrictions imposed upon the utility by a supplier of a model;

(f) Descriptions of all data inputs to the models used to develop the resource plan and an explanation of any modifications made to the data;

(g) The final results derived from the models used to develop the resource plan; and

(h) Projections of the availability and cost of water rights for the term of the resource plan.

Nev. Admin. Code § 704.5666

Added to NAC by Pub. Utilities Comm'n by R043-08, eff. 9-18-2008

NRS 703.025, 704.210, 704.661