20241219Notice_of_Proposed_Settlement_Order_No_36424.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 19,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-24-04
POWER'S APPLICATION FOR )
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES ) NOTICE OF PROPOSED
AND CHARGES IN IDAHO ) SETTLEMENT
NOTICE OF AMENDED
SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF COMMENT
DEADLINE
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL
HEARING
ORDER NO. 36424
On May 31, 2024, PacifiCorp dba Rocky Mountain Power ("Company") applied for
authority to increase its Idaho jurisdictional revenue requirement by $92.4 million, or
approximately 26.8 percent. Order No. 36229. The Company proposed increasing its revenue
requirement by $66.7 million, or 19.4 percent, effective January 1, 2025, with a second increase
of$25.7 million, or 7.4 percent, effective January 1, 2026.
Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc. ("IIPA"), P4 Production, LLC, an affiliate of
Bayer Corporation ("Bayer"), Idaho Conservation League ("ICL"), , and PacifiCorp Idaho
Industrial Customers ("PIIC") (collectively, the "Intervenors") intervened in the case. See Order
Nos. 36230, 36240 & 36253.
On September 25, 2024, Commission Staff ("Staff') notified the Commission that the
parties intended to enter settlement discussions with the intent to resolve the outstanding issues in
the case. See IDAPA 31.01.01.271 through .277.
On November 22, 2024, the Commission set a schedule for processing this case, including
dates for Staff and Intervenor prefile testimony, a customer hearing, Company rebuttal testimony,
and a technical hearing. Order No. 36364.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
NOTICE OF AMENDED SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
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On December 6, 2024, a proposed Stipulation and Settlement ("Settlement") were filed
with the Commission. See IDAPA 31.01.01.056, .272, and .274. The proposed Settlement was
signed by the Company, Staff, Bayer, IIPA and PIIC (collectively the "Parties" or individually
"Party").'
With this Order, we provide notice of the proposed Settlement, amend the procedural
schedule for this case, and provide notice of a customer comment deadline.
NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Parties agree the proposed Settlement represents
a fair,just,and reasonable compromise of the issues in this proceeding and the proposed Settlement
is in the public interest.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under the proposed Settlement, the Company
would be allowed an overall base rate increase of$57.94 million or 16.8 percent, effective January
1, 2025.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Schedule 94 Energy Cost Adjustment
Mechanism ("ECAM") rates for recovery of 2023 deferred costs will be reduced by 50 percent,
effective on the latter of January 1, 2025, or when the rate increase described above becomes
effective. The remaining 2023 deferral and costs deferred in 2024 will be collected over the
following two years.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the adjustment to ECAM rates described above
reduces the net impact of the overall rate increase by $32.5 million, resulting in a net rate change
of$25.44 million or 7.4 percent. The Parties agree that the increase does not represent agreement
or acceptance by the Parties of any specific revenue requirement method, unless specified.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties agree that the base rate increase includes
recovery of the Gateway South and Gateway West transmission projects as well as the Rock River
I, Foot Creek II-IV, and Rock Creek I wind projects.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties reserve the right to review and provide
recommendations to the Commission regarding recovery of capital costs associated with the
1 The one party that did not sign—ICL—had already filed a notice of withdrawal on November 14,2024.
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transmission level line extension for Project Specialized(Oregon) in the Company's next general
rate case.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under the proposed Settlement, the following
revised base amounts for the ECAM are included in Attachment A to the Proposed Settlement:
• Net Power Costs - $2,228,403,177 or $36.66/MWh total-company, $128,240,000
or$36.91/MWh Idaho-allocated.
• Base Production Tax Credits - are equal to the amount filed in the application at
($4.31)/MWh
• LCAR- $6.29/MWh
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company withdraws its proposal for a
Catastrophic Fire Fund but reserves the right to propose the fund in a future proceeding.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, respecting Excess Liability Insurance Premium
costs,the Parties agree to $9,806,312 as Idaho's allocation of such costs. Excess liability insurance
premium cost differing from the amount in base rates will be tracked separately in a deferral.
Prudently incurred insurance cost exceeding the amount in base rates will be amortized in the
Company's next general rate case.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties agree to implementation of a Voluntary
Renewable Energy Credit Option Tariff, subject to conditions contained in the Settlement.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties agree that rate design will be established
using the Company's proposed class cost of service study with a cap of 110 percent of the overall
average base rate increase and a floor of zero percent price change for all classes. The cap and
floor percentage will apply to the base rate increase before application of the Insurance Cost
Adjustment and ECAM changes agreed to in the Settlement. Schedule I and Schedule 36 Customer
Service Charges will continue to increase according to the timing specified in the Residential Rate
Modernization Plan(Case No. PAC-E-22-15)with commensurate decreases in Energy Charges on
June 1 each year of the plan. Schedule 1 Energy Charges will remain at the current 17 percent
differential in tiers in both seasons. Rate schedules other than Schedule 1 and Schedule 36 will be
consistent with the Company's proposed rate design. Schedule 24 will be eliminated.Additionally,
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there will be a 30,000 kW load limit for Schedules 6, 6A, 23, and 23A. Tariff changes shall be
consistent with the Company's proposals set forth in the Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that under Commission Rule 275, "[p]roponents of a
proposed settlement carry the burden of showing that the settlement is reasonable, in the public
interest, or otherwise in accordance with law or regulatory policy." IDAPA 31.01.01.275.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission is not bound by the proposed
Settlement reached by the Parties. The Commission will independently review any proposed
settlement to determine whether the settlement is just, fair, and reasonable, and in the public
interest, or otherwise in accordance with law or regulatory policy. The Commission may accept a
settlement, reject a settlement, or state additional conditions under which a settlement will be
accepted. IDAPA 31.01.01.274-.276.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the Commission rejects any part or all of the
proposed Settlement or imposes any additional material conditions on its approval, each parry
reserves the right to withdraw from the proposed Settlement.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed Settlement in Case No. PAC-E-24-
04 has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission's office or on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov.
Click on the "ELECTRIC" tab in the left-hand column of the home page, click "Open Cases,"
click on either case number as shown on the front of this document. You then may access the
Settlement by clicking on"SETTLEMENT STIPULATION.PDF"under the"Company"heading.
AMENDED NOTICE OF SCHEDULING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that based on the recently filed proposed Settlement,
the Commission finds it reasonable to amend the procedural schedule. The new Schedule is:
Customer Hearing December 16, 2024
Testimony In Support December 19, 2024
Technical Hearing January 9, 2025
Customer Comment Deadline January 9, 2025
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NOTICE OF AMENDED SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the date established for a customer hearing has not
changed from the schedule set in Order No. 36364. The technical hearing schedule has been
amended and will take place on January 9, 2025.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in this matter must
comport with the requirements of Rules 231 and 267 of the Commission's Rules of Procedure.
IDAPA 31.01.01.231 and .267.
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing
in this matter on Thursday, January 9, 2025, commencing at 10:00 a.m. (local time). The
technical hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden
Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. A technical hearing is an opportunity for
parties to the case to present witnesses and testimony (including exhibits). See IDAPA
31.01.01.241.04. Non-parties interested in listening to the testimony and presentations at the
technical hearing can attend the meeting at the Commission's office:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, Idaho 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all hearings and prehearing conferences in this
matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing
may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing.
The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by
contacting the Commission Secretary at:
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO BOX 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0074
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
secretary�a,puc.Idaho.gov
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents are 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 matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this proposed
Settlement may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
proposed Settlement. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by January 9,
2025. 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.
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NOTICE OF AMENDED SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF COMMENT DEADLINE
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
ORDER NO. 36424 6

For the Idaho Public Utilities For Rocky Mountain Power:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Mark Alder
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Rocky Mountain Power
P.O. Box 83720 1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
secretarygpuc.idaho.gov mark.aldergpacificorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail: Joe Dallas
Carla Scarsella
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Rocky Mountain Power
Building 8, Suite 201-A 1407 W. North Temple, Suite 320
Boise, Idaho 83714 Salt Lake City Utah 84116
joseph.dallas(a)pacificorp.com
Carla.s carsellagpacificorp.com
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Staff and Intervenor Prefile Testimony deadline of
December 12, 2024, and the Company Rebuttal Testimony deadline of January 7, 2025, are
vacated.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the procedural schedule, set forth in the above Amended
Notice of Scheduling section, is approved.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Parties must file any testimony in support of the
proposed Settlement and any exhibits by December 19, 2024.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Customer Hearing scheduled in Order No. 36364
will take place as previously scheduled at 1345 Barton Rd., Pocatello, ID 83204 (Idaho Fish and
Game—Southeast Regional Office) at 4:00 p.m. (local time). Those planning on testifying are
encouraged to arrive at the hearing location by 3:45 p.m. (local time) as the hearing will conclude
when it appears all customer testimony has been received. For those who wish to call-in and listen
only, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2864 793 8995 when prompted
(customers will not be allowed to testify telephonically).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a technical hearing for the
Parties at its offices in Boise,Idaho,to offer evidence and examine witnesses on Thursday,January
9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (local time).
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that persons interested in submitting written comments on
the proposed Settlement must do so by January 9, 2025.
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 191h day of
December 2024.
ERI ANDS SON, PRESIDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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EDWARD LODGE, OMMISSIONER
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