20240822News Release.pdf

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Utde,Governor
P.O. Boot 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 Enc Anderson, President
Jolr R.Mammal Jr, Chmmissloner
Edward Lodge,Commissioner
Case No. AVU-E-24-07
Order No. 36294
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: adam.rushC@_puc.idaho.gov
NEWS RELEASE: Public comment is being accepted on electric utility's power cost
adjustment application.
BOISE(Aug. 22, 2024)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting written
comments on Avista Utilities' power cost adjustment application for the electric service it
offers.
The power cost adjustment is a mechanism used to track changes in revenues and costs
associated with variations in hydroelectric generation, secondary prices, thermal fuel
costs, and changes in power contract revenues and expenses. Avista Utilities is proposing
a rate adjustment of 0.205 cents per kilowatt-hour. If the commission approves the
application, approximately$6.6 million would be rebated to customers effective Oct. 1,
2024. Avista said the rebate is primarily associated with power supply costs that were
Lower than those included in retail rates, due to lower wholesale electric and natural gas
prices.
The commission is accepting written comments on Avista's application until Sept. 11,
2024. Comments are required to be filed through the commission's website or by e-mail

unless computer access is not available. To submit comments using the commission
website, 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 AVU-E-24-07 when filling out the form.
The commenter should also include their name and address. If using e-mail, comments
are required to be sent to the commission secretary and Avista at the e-mail addresses
Listed below. Commenters should include their name, address and case number AVU-E-
24-07. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission
and Avista at the addresses listed below. Those submitting comments through the mail are
required to include their name, address and case number AVU-E-24-07.
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
secrets [e-mail] ho.gov
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Avista:
David J. Meyer, Esq.
Patrick Ehrbar

Avista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Ave, MSC-10, MSC-27
Spokane,WA 99202-3727
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Additional information on Avista's application is available at:
uc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7343.