### Question
How is the "integrated resource planning" defined?


### Answer
The term **integrated resource planning** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7275* as follows -

> a planning process for new energy resources that evaluates the full range of alternatives, including new generating capacity, power purchases, energy conservation and efficiency, cogeneration and district heating and cooling applications, and renewable energy resources, in order to provide adequate and reliable service to its electric customers at the lowest system cost

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7275*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part C-General Administrative Provisions**

