20240514Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36174.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 14,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-24-08
POWER'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL )
OF UPDATED VARIABLE ENERGY PRICES ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR QFs SUBJECT TO TERMS OF THE )
1992 AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN POWER ) NOTICE OF
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36174
On April 12, 2024, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp ("Company"),
applied for Commission approval of updates to the Qualifying Facility ("QF") variable energy
price pursuant to the terms of the 1992 amendments ("Amendment") to certain Idaho QFs power
purchase agreements. Specifically, the Company requests Commission approval for a variable
energy rate of$31.76 per megawatt hour("MWh"). The Company requests that its Application be
processed through Modified Procedure with an effective date for the new variable energy rate of
July 1, 2024.
With this Order the Commission issues notice of the Company's Application and
establishes public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that, of the 13 QF
contracts originally affected by the Amendment outlining the method used to determine the
variable energy component of the avoided cost rate for QF contracts, only one remains in effect
the Marsh Valley Hydro contract. According to the Company, this contract will remain effective
through February 28, 2028.1
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the variable
energy rate is calculated as the sum of the Company's fuel costs and Colstrip variable Operation
and Maintenance("O&M")cost.2 The Company represents the variable O&M costs were set based
'The other 12 QF contracts have expired.Ten of these contracts transitioned to new Power Purchase Agreements,and
two did not seek new contracts.
2 The Amendment defines fuel costs"as the average cost of fuel consumed in the Utah Division plants, specifically
Carbon,Hale,Naughton,Huntington, and Hunter coal plants."Application at 2. The Amendment specifies that any
plant that does not operate in a calendar year will be removed from the average fuel cost calculation. Since Carbon
and Hale plants are now closed,the Company removed these from its calculation.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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on the variable costs associated with the operation of the coal power generating facility Colstrip,
excluding the generation tax and the line loss adjustments.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that based on that calculation, the Company
proposes the variable energy rate applicable to deliveries commencing July 1, 2024, through June
30, 2025, should be $31.76 per MWh.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's Application and Attachments
are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These
documents are also available on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
"ELECTRIC" icon, select "Open Cases," then click on the case number as shown on the front of
this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held
pursuant to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
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
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Procedure, 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 they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until 21 days from the date of this Notice of Application and Notice of
Modified Procedure to file written comments. 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 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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 Idaho PUC: For Rocky Mountain Power:
Commission Secretary Mark Alder
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Power
P.O. Box 83720 1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City, UT 84116
secretgakpuc.idaho.gov mark.alderkpacificorp.com
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.dallaskpacificorp.com
Data Request Response Center
825 NE Multnomah St., Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
datarequest(a),pacific orp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments no
later than 28 days after the service date of this order.
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
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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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so no later
than 21 days after the issuance date of this order. The Company must file any reply comments by
no later than 28 days after the issuance date of this order.
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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 14th day
of May 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
HN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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