Sec. 18. (a) This section applies to an energy utility that petitions the commission for approval of an EGR plan. (b) An energy utility may file a petition with the commission for approval of an EGR plan to acquire generation resources to meet the extraordinary needs for electricity by the energy utility's customers. (c) In a petition under this section, an energy utility must do the following: (1) Describe the energy utility's EGR plan for acquiring generation resources to meet the anticipated extraordinary growth in the load of its customers. (2) Demonstrate a need for generation capacity that exceeds the lesser of: (A) five percent (5%) of the energy utility's average peak demand over the most recent three (3) calendar years; or (B) one hundred fifty (150) megawatts. (3) Provide a load growth forecast for a minimum of five (5) years from the date of the petition. (4) Describe the status of customer contracts and commitments that support the load growth forecast described in subdivision (3). (5) Explain how the EGR plan is consistent with or differs from the energy utility's most recent integrated resource plan. (6) Propose the accounting authority needed from the commission to support the EGR plan. (7) Propose the manner in which the capital costs and operating and maintenance expenses related to the EGR plan will be included in the energy utility's revenue requirement. (8) Identify the type and amount of capacity and energy: (A) that is included in the EGR plan; (B) that does not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the energy utility's peak capacity over the forecast period described in subdivision (3); and (C) with respect to which the energy utility may request expedited approval in a subsequent generation resource submittal. (9) Identify the criteria to be included in a generation resource submittal that must be met for the acquisition to be approved by the commission. (10) Certify that at least thirty (30) days before the filing of the petition the energy utility held a pre-filing meeting with the commission and the office of utility consumer counselor to review the EGR plan. (11) Describe how the energy utility considered implementing grid enhancing technologies to defer or minimize the need for additional investment in generation. (12) Describe how the EGR plan will support the provision of electric utility service with the attributes set forth in IC 8-1-2-0.6 , including: (A) reliability; (B) affordability; (C) resiliency; (D) stability; and (E) environmental sustainability. (13) Describe how the EGR plan reasonably protects existing and future customers and is consistent with: (A) the provision of safe, reliable, and affordable electric utility service; and (B) economical rates. (14) Include: (A) verified testimony; and (B) exhibits; supporting the petition and constituting the energy utility's case in chief. (15) Include a proposed order for the petition.
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