20240422Avista 0419 Press Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Litile,Governor
P.O. Banc 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric Anderson, President
Jdri R.Mammo* Jr,Cbmmissloner
Edward Lodge,Commissioner
Case No.AVU-E-24-05
Order No. 36154
Contact:Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission is accepting written comments on utility application to update
costs and administrative changes to electric line extension schedule 51.
BOISE (April 19, 2024)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting written comments
on an application from Avista Utilities to update costs and administrative changes to the utility's
electric line extension Schedule 51.
This schedule incorporates the average costing for electric facilities commonly used to extend
service. Schedule 51 sets forth basic and exceptional costs that have a fixed and variable
component. The variable component is stated on a cost-per-foot basis. The basic and exceptional
costs apply to infrastructure like transformers and conduit, and are based on recent average costs.
Avista updated the allowances for new residential, industrial and commercial customers'
services. The updated allowances are based on an embedded cost method which seeks to ensure
investments in facilities for new customers track embedded costs included in base rates. Costs
that exceed the allowance must be paid by the customer and will be booked as a contribution in
aid of construction.
The utility said the primary driver of higher costs are increased labor and transformer costs.
Avista also said demand outpaces supply in the utility sector, driving prices upward.
The commission is accepting writing comments on the utility's application until May 1, 2024.
Comments are required to be filed through the commission's website or by e-mail unless
computer access is not available. To submit comments using the commission website,please visit
puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form" link on the upper left side of the page.
Please use case number AVU-E-24-05 when filling out the form. The commenter should also
include their name and address. If using e-mail, comments are required to be sent to the
commission secretary and Avista at the e-mail addresses listed below. If computer access is not
available, comments can be mailed to the commission and Avista at the addresses listed below.
Those submitting comments through the mail are required to include their name, address and
case number AVU-E-24-05.
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Avista:
David Meyer
Patrick Ehrbar
P.O. Box 3727
MSC-27
1411 E. Mission Ave.
Spokane,WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7295.