20090511_2562.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO:COMMISSIONER KEMPTON
COMMISSIONER SMITH
COMMISSIONER REDFORD
COMMISSION SECRETARY
LEGAL
WORKING FILE
FROM:TJ GOLO
DATE:MAY 5, 2009
RE:MODIFICATION TO IDAHO POWER'S SCHEDULE 23 - IRRIGATION
PEAKS REWARDS PROGRAM; TARIFF ADVICE NO. 09-
On April 14, 2009 , Idaho Power ("Company ) proposes additional language to the
existing Schedule 23 , Irrigation Peaks Rewards Program ("Program ), tariff sheets to describe
how the Company may prorate the number of days during the months of June and July to
equitably calculate participants ' Bill Credit , Demand Credit, Energy Credit and opt-out option.
Staff reviewed the proposed changes and found that those changes do not result in any reductions
in financial incentives paid to participants. The proposed changes ensure that the Company pays
for load reductions occurring during the months of June and July as intended.
Staff believes the proposed changes are minor modifications that provide clarification to
the tariff and the Program. The additional language ensures that the participating customer will
receive financial incentive that will be applied to their monthly bill for usage that occurs during
the duration of the program in the months of June and July. Without the additional language, the
Company might give financial incentive to the participating customers for usage in their June
and July bills which do not necessarily reflect the actual usage that occurs during the months of
June and July.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval to the proposed modifications in Idaho Power s Schedule 23
- Irrigation Peaks Rewards Program with an effective date of May 15 2009.
DECISION MEMORANDUM - 1 -MAY 5 , 2009
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to accept the proposed modifications in Idaho Power
Schedule 23 - Irrigation Peaks Rewards Program?
TJGol f
TJ/udmemosffariff Advice No. 09-03 Modification to Schedule 23 dec memo
DECISION MEMORANDUM - 2 -MAY 5 , 2009