Pacificorp Discusses 2025 Integrated Resource Plan with Utah Stakeholders

The Technical Conference on PacifiCorp's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) took place on July 23, 2025, in Utah, focusing on the company's strategic planning for energy resources over the next 21 years. The meeting began with introductions from various stakeholders, including representatives from the Sierra Club and the Utah Association of Energy Users, as well as members of the Attorney General's office.

The agenda was led by Jen, who outlined the key topics for discussion, including an overview of the IRP, key findings, and system-level transmission needs. Adam then presented the 2025 IRP, emphasizing that this plan marks a shift from the traditional 20-year outlook to a 21-year horizon, a change made to comply with Washington's Clean Energy Transformation Act requirements.

The IRP process incorporated feedback from ten public input meetings and 69 stakeholder comments, which were addressed in the final document. The meeting highlighted the importance of transparency and stakeholder engagement, with discussions on how the IRP was developed and the implications of recent legislative changes on the planning process.

A significant point of discussion was the distinction between the Utah-specific chapters of the IRP and the overall plan. Chapters 11, 12, and 13 were included to provide a snapshot of inputs and assumptions as of January 1, 2025, in response to stakeholder concerns about late-breaking policy changes affecting outcomes. The IRP team clarified that while these chapters provide valuable insights, the primary focus for future planning will be on the results from chapters 1 through 10, which reflect a more comprehensive view of the system's needs.

The conference concluded with a commitment to ongoing dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders as the IRP is further refined and implemented. Participants were encouraged to continue providing feedback as the company navigates the evolving energy landscape and prepares for future procurement processes.