20240620Notice_of_Petition_Order_No_36234.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 20,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA ) CASE NO. AVU-E-24-06
CORPORATION AND FORD HYDRO )
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP'S JOINT ) NOTICE OF PETITION
PETITION FOR APPROVAL OF A POWER )
PURCHASE AGREEMENT ) NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36234
On May 16, 2024, Avista Corporation d/b/a Avista Utilities ("Avista") and Ford Hydro
Limited Partnership ("Ford Hydro") (collectively, "Parties") submitted a joint petition to the
Commission for approval of a Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") that would authorize the sale
of energy from Ford Hydro's hydroelectric facility ("Facility") to Avista ("Petition"). The
proposed PPA was filed concurrently with the Petition as Attachment A. The Parties requested
that the Petition be processed by modified procedure and the Commission issue an order approving
the Petition effective July 1, 2024.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Petition and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing public comment deadlines as well as reply deadlines for the Parties.
NOTICE OF PETITION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Parties intend the proposed PPA to replace the
current PPA which expires on June 30, 2024. The proposed PPA would expire on its own terms
on June 30, 2026.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company stated that the proposed PPA is like
the existing PPA but has been updated to reflect or clarify language regarding Commission
mandates related to the 90/110 Rule, the PPA's provisions regarding the modifications to the
Facility, and the necessity of obtaining Commission approval for amending the PPA.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition and Attachment A have been filed with
the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission's office. The Petition and attached materials are also available on the Commission's
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "ELECTRIC" icon, select "Open Cases," and 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 that it will proceed under Modified
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 Petition
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Petition. 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 July 11, 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
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under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Commission: For Avista:
Commission Secretary Chris Drake
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Michael G. Andrea
PO Box 83720 Avista Corporation
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1411 E. Mission Ave., MSC-17
secretaak]2uc.idaho.gov Spokane, WA 99202
chris.drake(a-,avistacorp.c om
Street Address for Express Mail: michael.andreakavistacorp.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. For Ford Hydro:
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714 Brenda J. Ford
Ford Hydro Limited Partnership
PO Box 1432
Lewiston, ID 83501
brendakwestford.co
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties must file any reply comments by July
18, 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 Parties' filing be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons wishing to file written comments must do so by July 11, 2024. The Parties must file any
reply comments by July 18, 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 US flash drive.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 20t'day of
June 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
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