20240823Notice_of_Virtual_Public_Workshop_Order_No_36297.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 23,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-22
COMPANY'S COMPLIANCE FILING TO )
UPDATE THE CUSTOMER SURCHARGE ) NOTICE OF
TO COLLECT INCREMENTAL COSTS OF ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
DISTRIBUTION UNDERGROUNDING OF )
THE NEW 138 KV TRANSMISSION LINE IN ) NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
THE WOOD RIVER VALLEY AND ) WORKSHOP
ESTABLISH NECESSARY REGULATORY )
ACCOUNTING TREATMENT ) ORDER NO. 36297
On May 31, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company") submitted a compliance filing
requesting the Commission update the surcharge paid by Blaine County, Idaho customers for
distribution undergrounding related to the new 138 kV Wood River Valley Transmission Line as
required by Order No. 35452 ("Filing"). The Company requested issuance of the final order with
rates effective by December 1, 2024.1
On July 9, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Filing and Notice of Intervention
Deadline. Order No. 36251. No one intervened.
The Commission now issues a Notice of Modified Procedure and Notice of Virtual Public
Workshop.
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 Filing
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Filing. 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
1 The Filing stated that the Company expected the line"to be energized in November 2024,placing the distribution
surcharge on customers'bills beginning December 2024"unless the project was delayed.Filing at 17-18.
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must do so by October 25, 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
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 Alison Williams
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Donovan E. Walker
P.O. Box 83720 1221 W. Idaho Street(83702)
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretarygpuc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83707
awilliamsgidahopower.c om
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalker(aidahopower.com
docketsgidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
November 8, 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
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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.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff ("Staff') will hold a virtual,
public informational workshop on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT)
and ending at 9:00 p.m. (MDT), or after all customer questions have been answered,
whichever comes first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of
the Company's Filing. At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Filing.
Following the presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Filing. To participate
telephonically,call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2630 805 6798 when prompted. To
participate online,please visit idahogov.webex.com,and enter meeting number 2630 805 6798 (no
spaces between numbers). Then,click on the green"Join"button.At the next window,please enter
this password: TuesdayMeeting. Next, please click on the green "Join Webinar" button. At the
next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the "Next" button.
Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Filing be processed by Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by October 25, 2024.
The Company must file any reply comments by November 8, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff will hold a virtual public
informational workshop on Tuesday, September 17,2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT)and ending
at 9:00 p.m. (MDT), or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
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 23rd day of
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