An IRP takes into account both supply and demand side alternatives for meeting retail customer electricity demand. Supply-side alternatives include the procurement of new generation and transmission resources, specifically new renewable energy sources that meet California’s renewable energy portfolio requirements. Demand-side alternatives include programs that reduce energy and capacity requirements during high-use periods or increase energy sales during low-load periods when the Colton Electric Utility (CEU) has surplus energy. Conservation programs, such as the CEU’s direct install program, refrigerator replacement program and commercial and residential energy saving rebate programs replacement program, attempt to reduce the need for additional supply-side resources. CEU will also recommend new programs that provide better conservation options for customers.