20241018Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36366.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 18,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-36
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
THE ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT FOR )
THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ) NOTICE OF
ENERGY FOR THE MILE 28 HYDRO ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
PROJECT )
ORDER NO. 36366
On September 18, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving the First Amendment to the
Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA") between the Company and Wood Hydro, LLC ("Seller") for
electric energy generated by the Seller's Mile 28 Hydro Project ("Facility"). The Company
requested that its Application be processed via Modified Procedure.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing public comment and Company reply deadlines.
BACKGROUND
The Company and Contractor's Power Group, Inc. ("CPG") entered the original ESA in
1993.The ESA had a 35-year term with levelized,non-seasonal hydro published avoided cost rates
and was approved on January 12, 1994, in Case No. IPC-E-93-25, Order No. 25354.
The Company, Seller, and CPG entered a Consent, Assignment, and Assumption
Agreement on August 22, 2018, that transferred its interests,rights, and obligations relative to the
Facility to the Seller.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company stated that the proposed First
Amendment to the ESA updated the provisions regarding insurance alternatives—giving the
Company the ability to obtain different insurance coverage if it provides equivalent or superior
protection to the Company's customers. The Company stated this request is consistent with its
practices and has been previously approved by the Commission. See Order No. 33404.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Company stated that, in compliance with Order
Nos. 35705 and 35767, the proposed ESA has updated Article XXV relating to Modifications of
the ESA.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requested the Commission approve
the ESA without change or added conditions.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and attachments have been filed
with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission's office. The Application and attached materials are also available on the
Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "ELECTRIC" icon, select "Open
Cases," and then 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 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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER 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
Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. 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 so by November 14, 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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.
For the Commission: For the Company:
Commission Secretary Megan Goicoechea Allen
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Donovan E. Walker
P.O. Box 83720 1221 W. Idaho Street(83702)
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretM(ibpuc.idaho.jzov Boise, ID 83707
dwalkergidahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail: mgoicoecheaallen(a idahopower.com
dockets kidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. energycontracts(a�idahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties must file any reply comments by
November 21, 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 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by November 14, 2024.
The Parties must file any reply comments by November 21, 2024.
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 18th day of
October 2024.
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