20240724Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36272.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 24,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-24
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO THE POWER PURCHASE SALES )
AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDAHO POWER ) NOTICE OF
AND TELOCASET WIND POWER ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
PARTNERS )
ORDER NO. 36272
On June 21, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied for approval of a Second
Amendment("Amendment")to a power purchase agreement("PPA")between itself and Telocaset
Wind Power Partners, LLC ("Seller") for energy generated by the Elkhorn Wind Park("Facility")
("Application"). The PPA has two pricing structures, and the proposed Amendment amends one
pricing structure so that its expiration date is consistent with the expiration of the PPA. The
Company noted that the Facility is not a qualifying facility under the Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act of 1978,but the underlying agreement has many parallel provisions. The Commission
now sets deadlines for commenting on the Application.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company and the Seller (collectively, "the
Parties") entered into the PPA with a 20-year term on December 15, 2006, but the 20-year term
started when the Facility first became operational on December 28, 2007.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company stated that the PPA has two pricing
structures: a Post-Operation Date Pricing structure and a Post-Operation Date Alternative Pricing
("PODAP") structure. The Company has been paying for energy using the PODAP since 2012.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Company stated that the 2014 First Amendment to
the PPA corrected internal ambiguity regarding the curtailment of risk within the PODAP.
However, the Company recently realized that the amended PPA listed the PODAP as being
effective only through 2026 rather than through December of 2027. The Application seeks to
amend this internal inconsistency so that the PODAP remains effective through December 2027.
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
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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 August 15, 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 Idaho Public Utilities For Idaho Power:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea Allen
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street 83702
P.O. Box 70
Street Address for Express Mail: Boise, ID 83707-0070
dwalkergidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. mgoicoecheaallenkidahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A dockets(kidahopower.com
Boise, ID 83714 energycontractskidahopower.com
secreta (kpuc.Idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties 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 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. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by August 15, 2024. The
Parties 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 24t"day of
July 2024.
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