Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240620Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36231.pdf Office of the Secretary 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 ORDER NO. 36231 1 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 ORDER NO. 36231 3 DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 201h day of June 2024. AAAL ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER G EDWARD LODGE, COM SSIONER ATTEST: VolVa barri ckz,) Commission Secretary IALegal\ELECTRIC\IPC-E-24-20_PVS2\ordefs\IPCE2420_Me of App_Mod_at.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36231 4