20241003Notice_of_Petition_Order_No_36342.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 3,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT PETITION ) CASE NO. AVU-E-24-12
OF CLEARWATER PAPER )
CORPORATION,AVISTA CORPORATION ) NOTICE OF PETITION
AND SOFIDEL AMERICA CORP. FOR )
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
TEMPORARILY WAIVING AVISTA'S ) PROCEDURE
PROHIBITION AGAINST MASTER- )
METERING ITS ELECTRIC SERVICES ) ORDER NO. 36342
On September 20, 2024, Clearwater Paper Corporation ("Clearwater), Avista Corporation
("Avista"), and Sofidel America Corp ("Sofidel) (collectively the "Parties"), filed a joint petition
("Petition")with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission("Commission") for an order approving a
contract between Sofidel and Clearwater, and providing a temporary waiver of Avista's Tariff
prohibiting master-metering of electric services.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Parties represent that Clearwater has entered into
an agreement to sell a Tissue Plant to Sofidel. Petition at 2. The Parties state that each company
will separately contract with Avista for the provision of electric power and energy pursuant to
Avista's approved tariffs; however, because the current electrical infrastructure was designed and
constructed to serve an integrated single entity, it is not currently physically possible for Avista to
separately meter and serve the Tissue Plant as an individual customer. Id. at 2-3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Petition is 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 proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and that all proceedings in this
matter will be conducted pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000
et seq.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36342 1

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 Petition
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Petition. 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
must do by October 15,2024. 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.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36342 2

For the Idaho Public Utilities For Avista:
Commission:
Commission Secretary David J. Meyer, Esq.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 83720 1411 E. Mission Ave, MSC-27
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 3727
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov Spokane, WA 99202-3727
david.meyer(d,avistacorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail: docketskavistacorp.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. For Clearwater:
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714 Peter Richardson
RICHARDSON ADAMS, PLLC
515 N. 27th St.
Boise, ID 83702
petergrichardsonadams.com
For Sofidel:
C. Tom Arkoosh
ARKOOSH LAW OFFICES
913 W. River Street, Suite 450
P.O. Box 2900
Boise, ID 83701
Tom.arkoosh(a,arkoosh.com
Erin.cecilkarkoosh.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties must file any reply comments by
October 18, 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 final
order 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Petition be processed by Modified Procedure, Rules
201-204(IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by
October 15, 2024. The Parties must file any reply comments by October 18, 2024.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36342 3

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 3rd day of
October 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
JO T HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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