20241030Notice_of_Customer_Hearings_Order_No_36377.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 30,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-07
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY TO )
INCREASE RATES FOR ELECTRIC ) NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
SERVICE TO RECOVER COSTS ) HEARINGS
ASSOCIATED WITH INCREMENTAL )
CAPITAL INVESTMENTS AND CERTAIN ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT
ONGOING OPERATIONS AND ) DEADLINE
MAINTENANCE EXPENSES )
ORDER NO. 36377
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.
On August 27,2024,the Commission issued a Notice of Schedule,Notice of Virtual Public
Workshops, and Notice of Technical Hearing. Order No. 36307.
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARINGS
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in this
matter in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Monday, December 2, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending
at 7:00 p.m. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes
first. The Commission, in its discretion, may adjust the scheduled times as necessary. The
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customer hearing will be held at the Twin Falls American Legion Hall, 447 Seastrom St. Twin
Falls, ID 83301. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an opportunity to provide
testimony. Persons may also listen to the live testimony and proceedings at the hearing by calling
1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2861 889 4514 when prompted. However, persons will
not be able to provide testimony by phone.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in
this matter in Boise, Idaho, on Tuesday,December 3,2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending at
7:00 p.m. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken,whichever comes first.
The Commission, in its discretion, may adjust the scheduled times as necessary. The customer
hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard,
Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an
opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also listen to the live testimony and proceedings at
the hearing by calling 1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2869 194 4770 when prompted.
However,persons will not be able to provide testimony by phone.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission seeks comments from the public
on the Application. Persons desiring to state a position on the Application may file a written
comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Application. Persons must file
comments by December 3, 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 home page at 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that to file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the
comments to the Commission Secretary and the Company 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if computer access is unavailable, then comments
may be mailed to the Commission and Company at the addresses below. Persons submitting a
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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 Lisa D. Nordstrom
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Donovan E. Walker
P.O. Box 83720 Megan Goicoechea Allen
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Timothy Tatum
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov Connie Aschenbrenner
Matt Larkin
Street Address for Express Mail: Idaho Power
1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. P.O. Box 70
Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83707
Boise, ID 83714 lnordstromkidahopower.com
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Twin
Falls, Idaho, on Monday, December 2, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. (local
time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Boise,
Idaho, on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, starting at 4:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m. (local time),
or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons desiring to submit public written comments
must do so by December 3, 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
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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 301h day of
October 2024.
ERI AN ERSON, PRESIDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
G
EDWARD LODGE, C'b MISSIONER
ATTEST:
Mo c arri - n ez
Commission Secretary
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