20241104Notice_of_Filing_Order_No_36385.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 4,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-40
COMPANY'S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE )
FILING TO UPDATE THE LOAD AND GAS ) NOTICE OF FILING
FORECASTS IN THE INCREMENTAL COST )
INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN AVOIDED ) NOTICE OF
COST MODEL ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36385
On October 15,2024, Idaho Power Company("Company")filed its annual compliance
filing to update the load forecast, natural gas forecast, and long-term contract changes used in the
Company's Incremental Cost Integrated Resource Plan("ICIRP") avoided cost methodology. The
Company requests processing of this matter via Modified Procedure.
With this Order the Commission issues notice of the Company's Filing and establishes
public comment and Company reply deadlines.
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YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company currently forecasts an average
annual load growth for the 20-year period from September 2024 forward that constitutes an
increase from the average annual load growth forecast that the Commission approved in the
Company's 2023 annual update.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states it developed its natural gas
forecast using the most recent Henry Hub and Sumas Basis Annuals from S&P Global Platt's
Long-term Forecast, which was published in September 2024.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states it has six non-PURPA,
long-term power purchase agreements with projects that are currently online—Elkhorn Valley
Wind(101 megawatts ("MW")), Raft River Geothermal (13 MW),Neal Hot Springs Geothermal
(22 MW), Jackpot Solar (120 MW), Black Mesa Solar (40 MW), and Franklin Solar (100 MW).
In addition to its agreements with non-PURPA projects, the Company has 129 contracts for
PURPA QFs which, in the aggregate, have a total nameplate capacity of 1,128.58 MW.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Filing is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents are also available on
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the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "ELECTRIC" icon, select "Open
Cases,"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 it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Procedure, 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
Filing may file a written comment explaining why they support or oppose the Filing. Persons who
would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments. Persons shall
have until December 5, 2024, to file written comments. 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 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
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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 Idaho PUC: For Idaho Power Company:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 W. Idaho Street (83702)
[e-mail] P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalker(a6idahopower.com
mgoicoecheaallengidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
December 12, 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Filing be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by
December 5, 2024. The Company must file any reply comments by December 12, 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 4th day
of November 2024.
ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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