City of Gainesville - File #: 160103.

• File #: 160103.
• Version: 1
• Type: Discussion Item
• Status: Filed
• File created: 6/7/2016
• In control: General Manager for Utilities
• On agenda: 6/16/2016
• Final action: 6/16/2016
• Title: Economic Generation Planning (B)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/16/2016	1	City Commission	Heard

Title

Economic Generation Planning (B)

Explanation

GRU regularly conducts analysis to determine the most economical generation to meet system needs.  Economic dispatch is defined as the operation of generation facilities to produce energy at the lowest cost to reliably serve consumers, recognizing any operational limits of generation and transmission facilities and regulatory requirements.

There are many variables that are factored into the process.  The goal is to discuss the mechanics of economical generation planning and how different variables are factored into the process.

Fiscal Note

Information only.

Recommendation:

Hear a presentation on the mechanics of economical generation planning and dispatch.