Specifications include, but are not limited to: Task 1: Analysis of the Utility’s procedures for forecasting demand requirements. This will involve the review of the Utility’s specification of heating design day levels, regression models, and evaluation of usage per customer levels and customer growth as they affect firm supply requirements. Task 2: A review of the seasonal and design day capacity in order to ensure that any capacity reserve is appropriate and that both pipeline storage and transportation resources are properly matched to demand requirements. Task 3: Analysis of the Utility’s evaluation of capacity options concerning the mix of storage, transportation, and peaking supplies from a policy perspective. Likewise, capacity configuration concerning market area vs. production area storage, and the diversification of supply and sourcing will need to be evaluated to ensure system reliability and reasonable cost. Task 4: A review concerning requirements and costs of the Utility’s use of liquefied natural gas supplies, along with the use of any bundled or delivered supply. Task 5: Analysis of the Utility’s utilization of capacity release and off-system sales transactions. This may include a review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission compliance as well as the levels of margins or credits that are obtained from excess or seasonal capacity resources.
