20240827Notice_of_VirtualWorkshop_Order_No_36307.pdf

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
ORDER NO. 36307 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 27, 2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY TO
INCREASE RATES FOR ELECTRIC
SERVICE TO RECOVER COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH INCREMENTAL
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND CERTAIN
ONGOING OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
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CASE NO. IPC-E-24-07

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOPS

NOTICE OF TECHNICAL
HEARING

ORDER NO. 36307

On May 31, 2024, Idaho Power Company (“Company”) filed an application
(“Application”) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) requesting an order
approving a revision to the Company’s schedules of rates for electric service in the state of Idaho.
The Company requests an increase in annual Idaho jurisdictional revenue of $99,293,220. The
Company proposed an effective date of July 1, 2024, with the understanding that the Commission
would likely suspend the proposed effective date. The Company’s Application is structured around
an anticipated effective date of January 1, 2025.
On June 21, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, Notice of Suspension
of Proposed Effective Date, and Notice of Intervention Deadline. Order No. 36238. The
Commission granted intervention to: Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.; Industrial
Customers of Idaho Power; Micron Technology, Inc.; the city of Boise City; The United States
Department of Energy on behalf of the Federal Executive Agencies; and the Idaho Conservation
League. Order Nos. 36235, 36237, 36277. On July 26, 2024, the Commission issued a Notice of
Parties.
At the Commission’s August 20, 2024, decision meeting, Commission Staff (“Staff”)
recommended the Commission issue a Scheduling Order establishing:
• September 4, 2024: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at 6:00
p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been
answered, whichever comes first.

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
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• September 5, 2024: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at
12:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 3:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have
been answered, whichever comes first.
• November 6, 2024: Staff and Intervenor Written Testimony
• November 27, 2024: All Party Rebuttal Testimony
• December 9, 2024: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at
5:00 p.m.
• December 10, 2024: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at
5:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission establishes the following
procedural schedule:
• September 4, 2024: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at 6:00
p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been
answered, whichever comes first.
• September 5, 2024: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at
12:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 3:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have
been answered, whichever comes first.
• November 6, 2024: Staff and Intervenor Written Testimony
• November 27, 2024: All Party Rebuttal Testimony
• December 9, 2024: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at
5:00 p.m.
• December 10, 2024: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at
5:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and
ending at 9:00 p.m., 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 Application.
At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the
presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application.

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
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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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a second virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, starting at 12:00 p.m. (MDT) and
ending at 3:00 p.m., 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 Application.
At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the
presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application.
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.
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in
this matter on Monday, December 9, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at 5:00
p.m. The technical hearing shall continue as necessary, Tuesday, December 10, starting at
9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing will be held at the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID
83714. A technical hearing is an opportunity for the parties to the case to present witnesses,
testimony, and exhibits. IDAPA 31.01.01.241.04. Persons interested in listening to or watching
the testimony and presentations at the technical hearing may attend the meeting using the
information below:

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
ORDER NO. 36307 4

Day Scheduled time
(MST)
To watch online: To listen by telephone:
December
9, 2024
9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter meeting number 2633 702
0605 (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.

call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number
2633 702 0605 when
prompted.
December
10, 2024
(as needed)
9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
visit idahogov.webex.com, and
enter meeting number 2633 605
0889 (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.
call 1-415-655-0001 and
enter meeting number
2633 605 0889 when
prompted.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences in this
matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:

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NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
ORDER NO. 36307 5
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. These documents are also
available on the Commission’s website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “ELECTRIC” icon,
select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in this matter must
comport with the requirements of Commission Rules of Procedure 231 and 267. IDAPA
31.01.01.231 and .267.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission shall issue a subsequent order
setting forth the time, date, and location of any customer hearings, as determined by the
Commission.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the procedural schedule set forth above is approved.
Written testimony shall be submitted by Staff and Intervenors by November 6, 2024. All parties
shall submit rebuttal written testimony by November 27, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m.,
or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, starting at 12:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 3:00 p.m.,
or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in this
matter on Monday, December 9, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The

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technical hearing shall continue as necessary on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m.
(MST) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714.
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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 27th day of
August 2024.

__________________________________________
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

__________________________________________
JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
EDWARD LODGE, COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary

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