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Service Date
June 20,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-20
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT )
WITH PVS 2,LLC ) NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36231
On May 16, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company"), applied for approval of the
First Amendment ("First Amendment") to its Power Purchase Agreement with PVS 2, LLC
("PPA"). The Company requested this matter be processed by Modified Procedure.
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 it formed the PPA
for the purchase and sale of energy and Green Tags for the benefit of Brisbie, LLC on December
5, 2023.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it filed an
application seeking approval of the PPA on January 3, 2024, in Case No. IPC-E-24-01.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the First
Amendment would change only the Scheduled Commercial Operation date contained in the PPA
from December 31, 2026, to May 31, 2026.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the 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.12uc.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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 August 8, 2024, 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.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36231 2
For the Idaho PUC: For Idaho Power Company:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 W. Idaho Street
secretgagpuc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalkergidahopower.com
mgoicoecheaallen(ir idahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. docketsgidahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714 Energy Contracts
1221 West Idaho Street
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
energycontractsgidahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 22, 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.
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 by
August 8, 2024. The Company must file any reply comments by August 22, 2024.
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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 201h day
of June 2024.
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ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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EDWARD LODGE, COM SSIONER
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