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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241101News Release.pdf '�� Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad Ljtde,Governor ` � P.O. Boot 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0074 Enc Anderson, President �� John R.Mammor4 Jr, Commissioner Edward Lodge,Commissioner Case No. IPC-E-24-07 Order No. 36377 Contact: Adam Rush Office: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov NEWS RELEASE: Customer hearings scheduled for December to take testimony on Idaho Power application to increase rates. BOISE (Nov. 1, 2024)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host customer hearings in early December to take testimony on an application from Idaho Power to change the rates it charges customers. The utility said its application focuses on recovering costs associated with infrastructure investments and labor expenses that were not included in the company's last rate case. If the commission approves the request, the average Idaho residential customer using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of approximately $7.48. The commission can approve, deny or modify the application. Those interested in submitting testimony for the record can do so by attending a customer hearing in Twin Falls on Monday, Dec. 2, or on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Boise. The Dec. 2 hearing will be held at the Twin Falls American Legion Hall, 447 Seastrom St., Twin Falls, ID 83301. It will begin at 4:00 p.m. (MST) and end at 7:00 p.m. or after all testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony. Those interested in listening to the hearing can do so by calling 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2861 889 4514 when prompted. The hearing in Boise will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. It will begin at 4:00 p.m. (MST) and conclude at 7:00 p.m. or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. In- person attendance is required to submit testimony. Those interested in listening to the hearing can do so by calling 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2869 194 4770 when prompted. The commission is accepting written comments on Idaho Power's application until Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Comments are required to be filed through the commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is not available. To submit comments using the commission website, please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the "Case Comment Form" link on the upper left side of the page. Please use case number IPC-E-24-07 when filling out the form. The commenter should also include their name and address. If using e-mail, comments are required to be sent to the commission secretary and Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses listed below. Commenters should include their name, address and case number IPC-E-24-07. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to the commission and Idaho Power at the addresses listed below. Those submitting comments through the mail are required to include their name, address and case number IPC-E-24-01. For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission: Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 secretary@puc.idaho.gov Street address for express mail: 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A Boise, ID 83714 For Idaho Power: Lisa D. Nordstrom Donovan E. Walker Megan Goicoechea Allen Timothy Tatum Connie Aschenbrenner Matt Larkin Idaho Power 1221 West Idaho Street(83702) P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707 Inordstrom@idahopower.com dwalker@idahopower.com mgoicoecheaallen@idahopower.com caschenbrenner@idahopower.com mlarkin@idahopower.com dockets@idahopower.com Additional information on Idaho Power's application is available at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7268.