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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240718Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36267.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date July 18,2024 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-32 OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR ) APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION THE ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT FOR ) THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED ENERGY FROM THE LOW LINE CANAL ) PROCEDURE HYDRO PROJECT ) ORDER NO. 36267 On July 1, 2024, Idaho Power Company("Company")filed an application("Application") with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving the First Amendment ("First Amendment") to the Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA") between the Company and South Forks Joint Venture ("Seller") for electric energy generated by the Seller's Low Line Canal Hydro Project ("Facility" or "Project"), which is a PURPA Qualifying Facility ("QF"). NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that on November 22,2019, the Company and the Seller entered into an ESA for the purchase and sale of energy produced by the Facility. Application at 2. The ESA was approved by the Commission on March 6, 2020.Id. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the Company and the Seller desire to enter into the First Amendment to the ESA, to: (1) modify the evaluation period for the Project's eligibility for seasonal hydro rates consistent with the change recently authorized by the Commission for another PURPA QF; (2) revise Article XXIII Modification in conformity with the language recently approved by the Commission; and (3) amend Sections B-1 and B-4 of Appendix B to the ESA to more precisely describe the generating unit as well as both the Nameplate Capacity and the Maximum Capacity Amount. Id. at 3. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the First Amendment to the ESA was executed by the parties on May 31, 2024, and is subject to the Commission's approval. Id. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36267 1 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application is 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 HEREBY 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 August 22, 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 hqp://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. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36267 2 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 Public Utilities For the Company: Commission: Commission Secretary Megan Goicoechea Allen Idaho Public Utilities Commission Donovan E. Walker P.O. Box 83720 Energy Contracts Boise, ID 83720-0074 IPC Dockets secreta (kpuc.idaho.gov 1221 West Idaho Street(83702) P.O. Box 70 Street Address for Express Mail: Boise, ID 83707 mgoicoecheaallenkidaho power.com 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. dwalker(a=,idahopower.com Building 8, Suite 201-A docketskidahopower.com Boise, ID 83714 energycontracts(kidahopower.com YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by August 29, 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 final 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 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by August 22, 2024. The Company must file any reply comments by August 29, 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 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36267 3 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 181h day of July 2024. ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT HN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER G EDWARD LODGE, COM SSIONER ATTEST: I jj1-<a, 0 , M i rri - c_1ez Commission Secretary I:Legal\ELECTRIC\IPC-E-24-32_LowlineCanal\orders\IPCE2432_Ntc_App_Mod_cb.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36267 4