20240625Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36239.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 25,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-21
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A )
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
SALES AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND )
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM ) NOTICE OF
THE SHOSHONE HYDRO PROJECT ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36239
On May 24, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied for approval of a First
Amendment ("Amendment") to an existing energy sales agreement ("ESA") between itself and
Shoshone Hydro LP ("Seller") for energy generated by the Shoshone Hydro Project ("Facility")
("Application"). The Company requested this matter be processed by Modified Procedure.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company and the Seller entered into the original
ESA on October 13, 2016,which was approved in Order No. 33677. The Company stated that the
proposed Amendment would adjust Article 6.2.3 regarding the Net Energy Amount ("NEA")
notification requirements as well as the ESA's treatment of modifications to the ESA.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company explained that the proposed
Amendment would replace the language in Article 6.2.3 so that the Seller would have the ability
to "change to the notification of Net Energy Amount monthly adjustments from one-month
advanced notice to the 25th day of the month that is prior to the month to be revised . . . ."
Application at 3. The Company stated that the Commission has approved five-day advanced notice
revisions in previous cases.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Company stated that the proposed Amendment has
updated Article XXIII relating to modifications of the ESA. See Order Nos. 35705 and 35767.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requested the Commission approve
the proposed Amendment to the ESA and declare all payments for the purchase of energy and
capacity under the ESA be allowed as prudently incurred expenses for ratemaking purposes.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, including the proposed
Amendment,are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's
office. The Application and proposed Amendment are also available on the Commission's website
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 case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and 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
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 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
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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 Megan Goicoechea Allen
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Donovan E. Walker
P.O. Box 83720 1221 W. Idaho Street(83702)
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretM(ibpuc.idaho.jzov Boise, ID 83707
mgoicoecheaallengidahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalkergidahopower.com
dockets kidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. energycontracts(c-r�,idahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
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 Application be processed by Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by July 11, 2024. The
Company 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
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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 25th day of
June 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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