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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20240827News Release.pdf Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad little,Govemor P.O. Boot 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 Eric AndersM President John R.Hamma4 Jr,fanmissloner Edward Lodge,Commissloner Case No. IPC-E-24-07 Order No. 36307 Contact: Adam Rush Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush(a-)puc.idaho.gov NEWS RELEASE: Virtual public workshops will be held in early September on Idaho Power application to increase rates. BOISE(Aug. 27, 2024)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host an online workshop on Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 to share information on an application from Idaho Power to change the rates it charges customers. The utility said its application focuses on recovering costs associated with infrastructure investments and labor expenses that were not included in the company's last rate case. If the commission approves the request, the average Idaho residential customer using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of approximately$7.48. The commission can approve, deny or modify the application. Public utilities commission staff will host an online workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 4, to share information on the application and answer questions. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m. MDT and end at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2633 626 2353 when prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2633 626 2353 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green"Join" button. At the next window, please enter this password: IdahoPower. 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. The second workshop will be held Thursday, Sept. 5. Commission staff will share information on the application and answer questions. It will begin at 12:00 p.m. MDT and end at 3:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2630 764 8146 when prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2630 764 8146 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green"Join" button. At the next window, please enter this password: IdahoPower. 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. Additional information on Idaho Power's application is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7268.