Integrated Resource Plans
Jurisdictional electric utilities are required to submit Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs) every three years according to Indiana Code ยง 8-1-8.5-3(e)(2). The IRPs are subject to a rigorous stakeholder process. IRPs describe how the utility plans to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient electricity at just and reasonable rates. Further, these plans must be in the public interest and consistent with state energy and environmental policies. Each utility’s IRP explains how it will use existing and future resources to meet customer demand. When selecting these resources, the utility must consider a broad range of potential future conditions and variables and select a combination that would provide reliable service in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The following utilities must submit IRPs to the Commission. Click on the utility names below to find the utilities’ most recent IRPs, comments received about the plans, and the RPP Division’s Final Report on each IRP. IRPs older than the most recent submitted versions can be found on the IRP archive page here.
Questions regarding IRPs should be directed to the Commission's Research, Policy, and Planning Division at (317) 232-2736 or via email.
Submitting Comments
For more information on the Commission's guidelines for IRPs, please see 170 IAC 4-7-1. Interested parties may submit comments on a utility’s IRP. A comment must:
- be in writing;
- be received by the Commission within ninety (90) days from the date a utility submits its IRP to the Commission;
- be electronically submitted to the director unless otherwise agreed by the director;
- clearly identify the utility upon which written comments are submitted; and
- be provided to the utility using the utility contact information provided in the IRP.
Please submit your comments via email or by mailing them to the Commission:
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Attn: Research, Policy, and Planning Division
101 W. Washington Street, Suite 1500 E.
Indianapolis, IN 46204-3407
Integrated Resource Plans by Utility
- Duke Energy Indiana
Most recent IRP - 2021
Submitted IRP documents:
Comments on IRP:
- Indiana State Conference of the NAACP
- Indiana Advanced Energy Economy
- Duke Industrial Group
- Hoosier Environmental Council
- Sierra Club
- Reliable Energy
- Energy Matters Community Coalition - Letter | Report
- Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana; Earth Justice; Vote Solar - Report | Modeling
- Office of Utility Consumer Counselor
Report regarding Duke Energy Indiana's 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
Comments on the Director's Draft IRP Report:
- Industrial Group | PDF
- CAC, Earthjustice, and Vote Solar | PDF
- Energy Matters Community Coalition, Inc. | PDF
- Reliable Energy, Inc. | PDF
- Duke Energy Indiana | PDF
Archive IRPs and Reports can be found on the archive webpage here.
- Hoosier Energy Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.
- Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M)
Most recent IRP - 2021
Submitted IRP documents:
- Letter submitting IRP
- IRP Summary
- Submitted IRP & Appendix Vol. 1
- Appendix Vol. 2
- Appendix Vol. 3
- Appendix Vol. 4
Comments on IRP:
- Office of Utility Consumer Counselor | PDF
- Indiana Advanced Energy Economy | PDF
- Reliable Energy | PDF
- Citizens Action Coalition, Earthjustice, & Vote Solar | PDF
Reporting regarding Indiana Michigan Power Company’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
Comments on the Director's Draft IRP Report:
- Office of Utility Consumer Counselor | PDF
- Indiana Michigan Power Company | PDF
- Reliable Energy | PDF
- Citizens Action Coalition, Earthjustice, & Vote Solar | PDF
Archive IRPs and Reports can be found on the archive webpage here.
- Indiana Municipal Power Agency (IMPA)
2024
Note: IMPA requested an extension to the due date for submittal of their next IRP. The most recent IMPA IRP was submitted on November 2, 2020. Based on the schedule of the Commission's administrative rules for IRPs, IMPA would normally be expected to submit a completely new IRP by November 1, 2023. However, IMPA's request for an extension to February 1, 2024, has been approved by the Director of Research, Policy, and Planning, Dr. Brad Borum. The three-year period between IRPs is consistent with the Commission's administrative rule. Please contact Dr. Borum with any questions or concerns at bborum@urc.in.gov.
Most recent IRP - 2020
Submitted IRP documents:
Comments on IRP:
- Sierra Club | PDF
Report regarding IMPA's 2020 Integrated Resource Plan
Comments on the Director's Draft IRP Report:
- IMPA | PDF
Archive IRPs and Reports can be found on the archive webpage here.
- Indianapolis Power & Light (AES Indiana)
Most recent IRP - 2022
Submitted IRP documents:
Comments on IRP:
- Advanced Energy United | PDF
- Citizens Action Coalition, Earthjustice, Solar United Neighbors, Vote Solar | PDF
- Hoosier Environmental Council | PDF
- Office of Utility Consumer Counselor | PDF
- Reliable Energy, Inc. | PDF
- Sierra Club | PDF
- Solar United Neighbors, Vote Solar, and Citizens Action Coalition | PDF
Indianapolis Power & Light's (AES Indiana) Response Comments to Stakeholder Comments | PDF
Archive IRPs and Reports can be found on the archive webpage here.
- Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO)
2024
Note: NIPSCO requested an extension to the due date for submittal of their next IRP. The most recent NIPSCO IRP was submitted on November 15, 2021. Based on the schedule of the Commission's administrative rules for IRPs, NIPSCO would normally be expected to submit a completely new IRP by November 1, 2022. However, NIPSCO's request for an extension to November 1, 2024 has been approved by the Director of Research, Policy, and Planning, Dr. Brad Borum. The three year period between IRPs is consistent with the Commission's administrative rule. Please contact Dr. Borum with any questions or concerns at bborum@urc.in.gov.
Most recent IRP - 2021
Submitted IRP documents:
Comments on IRP:
- Office of Utility Consumer Counselor | Word Doc
- Wartsila | PDF
- Indiana Advanced Energy Economy | PDF
- Citizens Action Coalition | PDF | Attachment A
- Reliable Energy | PDF
NIPSCO's Response Comments to Stakeholder Comments | PDF
Report regarding NIPSCO's 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
Comments on the Director's Draft IRP Report:
Archive IRPs and Reports can be found on the archive webpage here.
- Southern Indiana Gas and Electric Company (CenterPoint Energy Indiana South)
Most recent IRP - 2023
Note: Public comments on CenterPoint’s IRP are due by September 28, 2023. Comments can be sent by email to the Commission's Research, Policy, and Planning Division Director, Dr. Bradley Borum at: bborum@urc.in.gov.
Submitted IRP documents:
- Executive Summary (Non-technical Summary)
- Submitted IRP Volume 1 of 2
- Submitted IRP Volume 2 of 2 (Part 1)
- Submitted IRP Volume 2 of 2 (Part 2)
- Submitted IRP Volume 2 of 2 (Part 3)
- Submitted IRP Volume 2 of 2 (Part 4)
- Submitted IRP Volume 2 of 2 (Part 5)
- Submitted IRP Volume 2 of 2 (Part 6)
Archive IRPs and Reports can be found on the archive webpage here.
- Wabash Valley Power Association (WVPA)