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Section 11. Long-Range Plan <br /> This section describes MMPA's long-range plan. <br /> Capacity Not Needed MMPA is not projected to need capacity until planning year 2030. <br /> Until Planning Year The costs of different technologies for capacity are expected to <br /> 2030 change by the time the capacity is needed. For this reason, <br /> discussions with the Department of Commerce staff concluded that <br /> a detailed evaluation of resource alternatives is not needed for this <br /> IRP. <br /> Monitor Cost of During this time, MMPA will continue to monitor the cost of <br /> Generation generation technologies. In addition, MMPA will track Federal and <br /> Technologies State regulations, consumer preferences, and advances in <br /> technology. <br /> Evaluate Resource When MMPA's capacity need becomes near term,the Agency <br /> Alternatives would conduct a detailed evaluation of resource alternatives. The <br /> Agency anticipates considering new generation and power <br /> purchases to meet its needs. For new generation, a variety of <br /> technologies would be considered such as simple cycle gas, <br /> combined cycle gas,reciprocating engines, battery storage, solar, <br /> and wind. <br /> Consider Capital, In its evaluation of resources, MMPA would consider capital, <br /> Operating,Fuel,and operating, fuel, and externality costs of all resources. Externality <br /> Externality Costs costs would include environmental and regulatory costs of <br /> emissions as determined by the PUC. <br /> 107 <br />