20240423Notice_of_Customer_Hearing_Order_No_36160.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 23,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-23-17
POWER'S APPLICATION TO COMPLETE )
THE STUDY REVIEW PHASE OF THE ) NOTICE OF
COSTS AND BENEFITS OF ON-SITE ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
CUSTOMER GENERATION )
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
HEARING
ORDER NO. 36160
On June 29, 2023, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp, ("Company")
requested that Idaho Public Utilities Commission("Commission")approve the study review phase
of the costs and benefits for on-site customer generation.' The Company attached its on-site
generation study and requested a timeline for processing the case as well as a finding that the
study's scope satisfied Order No. 34753.
On July 31, 2023, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline. Order No. 35870. The Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.
intervened. Order No. 35884.
After lengthy discussions with Staff,the Company submitted additional filings on February
8, 2024. These filings revised the Company's study and appendices to make them more accessible
to the public. These filings separate the results from the calculations included in the study so the
results are no longer redacted—thus increasing the transparency of the Company's filings.
The Commission now issues a Notice of Modified Procedure, Notice of Virtual Public
Workshop, and Notice of Customer Hearing.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
' Order No. 34753 defined the scope of the Company's study.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36160 1

Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an
effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by June 13, 2024. Comments must be filed through the
Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment
electronically, please access the Commission's website at http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click the
"Case Comment Form" and complete the form using the case number as it appears on the front of
this document.
To file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and all
parties at the e-mail addresses listed below. Persons submitting a comment by e-mail must provide
their name, address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting
a comment by e-mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a
public record under Idaho Code § 74-101(13), and all information provided by such person is
available for public and media inspection.
If computer access is unavailable, then comments may be mailed to the Commission and
the Parties at the addresses below.Persons submitting a comment by mail must provide their name,
address, and the Case Number under which they are commenting. Persons submitting a comment
by mail also acknowledge that submitting a comment in an open case constitutes a public record
under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Commission: For the Company:
Commission Secretary Mark Alder
Idaho Public Utilities Commission 1407 W.North Temple, Suite 330
P.O. Box 83720 Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Boise, ID 83720-0074 mark.alderkl2acificor2.com
secretarygpuc.Idaho.gov
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36160 2

Street Address for Express Mail: Joe Dallas
Rocky Mountain Power
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. 825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Building 8, Suite 201-A Portland, OR 97232
Boise, ID 83714 joseph.dallas(a)pacificorp.com
Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
datarequestkpacific orp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
July 3, 2024.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set,the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its Order
without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff ("Staff") will hold a virtual,
public informational workshop on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and
ending at 9:00 p.m. (MDT), or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever
comes first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the
Company's Application and accompanying study. At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a
presentation on the Application and study. Following the presentation, the public may ask Staff
questions about the Application and study. To participate telephonically, call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number 2631 825 3852 when prompted. To watch the workshop online, please visit
idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2631 825 3852 (no spaces between numbers).
Then, click on the green "Join" button. At the next window, please enter this password:
April30Meeting. Next, please click on the green "Join Webinar" button. At the next window,
please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the"Next"button. Then click on the
green"Join Webinar"button.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36160 3

NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a customer hearing
in this matter on MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 8:00
p.m. (MDT), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The
customer hearing will be held at the Idaho Falls Activity Center South Room, 1575 N. Skyline
Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. Persons attending the customer hearing in-person will have an
opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also listen to the live testimony and proceedings at
the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering the meeting number of 2631 610 9071 when
prompted. However,persons will not be able to provide testimony telephonically.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences in this
matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
secretary�ic,puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents are also
available on the Commission's web site at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "ELECTRIC" icon,
select"Open Cases," and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36160 4

ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by June 13, 2024. The
Company must file any reply comments by July 3, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff will hold a virtual public
informational workshop on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at
9:00 p.m. (MDT), or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a customer hearing in this
matter on MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 8:00 p.m.
(MDT), or after all customer testimony has been taken,whichever comes first. The customer
hearing will be held at the Idaho Falls Activity Center South Room, 1575 N. Skyline Drive,
Idaho Falls,ID 83402.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 36160 5

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 23rd day of
April 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
HN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
G
DWARD LODGE. OMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
In arri c.1ez
Commission Secretary
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