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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

MINUTES OF DECISION MEETING

JANUARY 31, 2005 – 1:30 P.M.

In attendance were Commissioners Paul Kjellander, Marsha Smith and Dennis Hansen.

The first order of business was approval of the CONSENT AGENDA, items 1—2. Regarding item 1, Commissioner Smith commented that she prefers not to have prehearing conferences simply for the purpose of developing a schedule, so unless there are other reasons for having a prehearing conference, she didn’t think we need one. Mr. Woodbury replied that Staff thought they would set the initial prehearing conference and vacate it if it looks like nothing other than scheduling would be required. Commissioner Smith suggested that we could set aside a day for the prehearing conference and then schedule it if it becomes necessary, instead of having to cancel it. Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the understanding that the prehearing conference will not be scheduled in the PacifiCorp rate case unless it is for something other than scheduling. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.

The next order of business was MATTERS IN PROGRESS:

Scott Woodbury’s January 27, 2005 Decision Memorandum re: Investigation of Rates/Customer Service, Case No. ATL-E-03-1 (Atlanta Power).

Commissioner Kjellander confirmed that no one from the company was present, and he made a motion to close the docket per Staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Hansen commented that the new owner/manager, Mr. Ray, is doing a good job in trying to address the company’s problems and he appreciates his efforts. There were no further comments or discussion on the motion. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.

The last item on the agenda was under FULLY SUBMITTED MATTERS:

Don Howell’s January 28, 2005 Decision Memorandum re: Idaho Power’s Application for Authority to Implement a Residential Air Conditioner Cycling Program, Case No. IPC-E-04-27.

Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve Idaho Power’s proposed Residential Air Conditioner Cycling Program and require the company to report on the cost-effectiveness of the program in its annual DSM report.

Commissioner Hansen asked why the reimbursement rate was being changed. He said a year ago when the company implemented the program Idaho Power wanted to use the $7.00 monthly incentive rate and the Commission raised it to $10, but now the rate was changed back to $7.00. Lynn Anderson replied that Company feels it won’t be cost effective at $10.00. Mr. Anderson explained that a year ago the company was still in its pilot stage and the company was willing to pursue the program to iron out any wrinkles but not pursue a full program at $10.00/month.

There was no further discussion. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.

There were no further items before the Commission and Commissioner Kjellander adjourned the meeting.

DATED this _____ day of January, 2005.

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COMMISSION SECRETARY