Date of Graduation
Spring 5-20-2023
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Energy Systems Management
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Energy Systems Management
First Advisor
Dr. Jim Williams
Second Advisor
Ryan A. Jones
Abstract
This Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) outlines the Public Service Company of Colorado’s (PSCo) strategy to accommodate the growing energy demand of its customers while transitioning to renewable energy. The IRP attempts to quantify the impact of Colorado’s clean energy and climate policy by comparing three different scenarios:
1. Reference Scenario. New capacity is met with the lowest cost of generation ignoring Colorado Renewable Energy Standard.
2. 100% Carbon Free by 2050. Additional capacity is met with lowest cost mix of renewables sufficient to meet Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard.
3. High Electrification. Adheres to Colorado’s Renewable Energy Standard while also accommodating added demand from the electrification of buildings and transportation sectors.
Recommended Citation
Devaki Murugesan, Vignesh and Lokar, Adam, "Carbon Free Colorado: An Integrated Resource Plan for the Public Service Company of Colorado 2020-2050" (2023). Master's Projects and Capstones. 1559.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/1559
IRP spreadsheet stack model
EV Stock Rollover Model Adam Vignesh Final.xlsx (453 kB)
IRP spreadsheet EV Stock rollover model
HP Stock Rollover Model Adam Vignesh Final.xlsx (455 kB)
IRP spreadsheet HP Stock rollover model
FinalPresentation_Adam_Vignesh.pdf (1551 kB)
IRP Final Public Presentation PPT
IRP Public Presentation Video Recording 16 May 2023.mp4 (65596 kB)
IRP Public Presentation Video Recording 16 May 2023
