IPL Energy Master Plan

The City of Independence, Missouri, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for an IPL Energy Master Plan. The plan aims to evaluate the condition of existing generating units, provide recommended modifications and upgrades, and evaluate viable alternative generating technologies. The contract was awarded to Burns & McDonnell. Key aspects of the contract include: • Evaluating the condition of existing generating units • Providing recommended modifications and upgrades • Evaluating viable alternative generating technologies • Evaluating Demand Side and Energy Efficiency programs • Comparing the economics of continued use of existing generating units to viable alternatives • Recommending the preferred energy portfolio to supply the City's electric customers over the next 20 years • Providing a 20-year economic evaluation of alternative Generation Portfolios (Resource Plans)