Grid planners
What upper peak assumption must the capacity plan accommodate?
The reference peak range is 1.1 GW–1.4 GW. Average load alone does not establish adequate firm capacity.
Citywide reference · not an observed reading or a local allocation
Evidence needed before a decision
Peak capacity, dispatchability and load readings are not established by the average planning load.
Utility operators
How does average demand relate to the peak planning range?
The reference peak range is 1.1 GW–1.4 GW. Average load alone does not establish adequate firm capacity.
Citywide reference · not an observed reading or a local allocation
Evidence needed before a decision
Peak capacity, dispatchability and load readings are not established by the average planning load.
Asset financiers
What share of renewal need is funded in the reference model?
72% of reference renewal need is funded; the annual gap is 0.28 bn/yr.
Citywide reference · not an observed reading or a local allocation
Evidence needed before a decision
Peak capacity, dispatchability and load readings are not established by the average planning load.