20240904News Release.pdf

Case No. VPI-W-24-01
Order No. 36313
Contact: Adam Rush
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NEWS RELEASE: Commission issues certiflcate to northern Idaho water utility.

BOISE (Sept. 4, 2024) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application
from VP Inc. to grant it a Certiflcate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide water
services within the Hidden Springs subdivision near Sandpoint.

VP Inc. serves 74 customers in the subdivision in Bonner County, Idaho. Before receiving
the certiflcate, the utility was charging three different monthly fiat rates of $35, $40 or $45.
Which rate the lot owner was charged was determined when a lot was purchased or
connected to the water system. In its application, the water utility proposed a monthly fiat
rate of $55 for all customers.

After reviewing its application, the commission approved a fiat monthly rate of $75.43 for
each customer receiving water service and not allowing a fiat rate for non-fiowing
customers. The commission determined only those receiving services from the water
system should pay for its operation.

The commission also approved allowing VP Inc. to charge a reconnection fee of $50, a 1
percent monthly late payment charge, and a $20 returned check charge.
Idaho Public Utilities Com1m ission
P.O. Box 83 720, Bd se, ID 83721}-007 4
Brad Ulll e, Ga.,emor
Eri c Anclerson, Presr clent
Jan R. Hamm~ Jr, C"an mlsslo ner
Edwa rd Lodg e, Commissi on er

Additional information on the commission’s decision is available at:
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7241.