HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240725News Release.pdf Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Litile,Governor
P.O. Banc 83720. Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric Anderson, President
Ain R.Mammo* Jr,Cbmmissloner
Edward Lodge,Commissioner
Case No. PAC-E-24-09
Order No. 36275
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: (208) 334-0339
E-mail: adam.rush(&puc.idaho.gov
NEWS RELEASE: Commission is accepting comments on electric utility's wildfire mitigation
plan.
BOISE (July 25, 2024)—Public comments are being accepted until mid-September on Rocky
Mountain Power's 2024-26 Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
The plan describes the utility's efforts to mitigate wildfire risks and offers information on
investments to build, maintain and operate electrical lines and equipment in a manner that will
minimize wildfire risk. The plan also includes information on a baseline risk analysis and
descriptions of inspection procedures, vegetation management practices, system hardening
efforts,public safety power shutoff protocols, cost forecasts and other technical information
relevant to wildfire risk mitigation efforts.
Rocky Mountain Power serves customers in eastern Idaho.
Comments are being accepted until Sept. 12, 2024. Comments are required to be filed through
the commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To comment
electronically,please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form" link on the
upper left side of the page. Please use case number PAC-E-24-09 when filling out the form. To
comment using e-mail,please send comments to the e-mail addresses listed below. Please use
case number PAC-E-24-09. Commenters are required to include their name and address. If
computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission secretary and
Rocky Mountain Power at the addresses listed below. Commenters are required to include case
number PAC-E-24-09, their name and address.
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
secretary(a)puc.idaho._og_v
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Rocky Mountain Power:
Mark Alder
Rocky Mountain Power
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City,UT 84116
mark.aldergpacificorp.com
Joe Dallas
Rocky Mountain Power
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
j o seph.dallasgpacificorp.com
Additional information is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7305.