20241219Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36425.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
December 19,2024
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-24-43
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF AN ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH J.R. )
SIMPLOT COMPANY FOR THE SALE AND ) NOTICE OF
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
THE SIMPLOT—POCATELLO CSPP )
PROJECT ) ORDER NO. 36425
On November 12, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Commission
for approval of an energy sales agreement ("ESA") with J.R. Simplot Company ("Seller") for the
energy generated by the Simplot — Pocatello CSPP project ("Facility") ("Application"). The
Company requested that the Commission set a procedural schedule that would result in a final
Commission determination prior to the ESA's expiration on February 28, 2025.
With this Order the Commission issues Notice of Application and establishes public
comment and reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company stated that the Facility is near
Pocatello, Idaho and has a 15.9-megawatt ("MW") nameplate capacity. Commission Order No.
32697 established a 10 average MW("aMW")project eligibility cap for qualifying facilities(other
than wind and solar facilities) that seek published avoided cost rates. The Company stated that
although the nameplate capacity rating of the Facility is 15.9 MW, it operates under 10 aMW
monthly under normal conditions.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company stated that the proposed ESA has a
5-year term using the non-levelized,published avoided cost rates for"Other"resources. A copy of
the proposed ESA can be found in Attachment 1 to the Application.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company stated that,in compliance with Order
Nos. 35705 and 35767, the proposed ESA has updated language under Article XXIII relating to
modifications to the ESA or the Facility.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requested the Commission approve
the ESA and declare all payments for the purchase of energy under the ESA be allowed as
prudently incurred expenses for ratemaking purposes.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED the Facility is already connected and selling power to
the Company with a scheduled First Energy and Operation date of March 1,2025. The replacement
ESA incorporated relevant information from previous agreements while allowing the Company to
pursue necessary updates. The ESA requires the Seller to pay interconnection and maintenance
charges under Schedule 72. The Facility needs to retain its designated network resource status
through a power purchase agreement to comply with transmission requirements and Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission regulations.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and proposed ESA are 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,"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
Application may file a written comment explaining why they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until January 15, 2025, to file written comments. Comments must be filed
through the Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To
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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 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
secretM(d,)puc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalker(&idahopower.com
mgoicoecheaallen&idahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. dockets a,idahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714 Energy Contracts
1221 West Idaho Street
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
energycontracts(a),idahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties must file any reply comments by
January 22, 2025.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 Parties' Application be processed by Modified
Procedure, Rules 201-204. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by
January 15, 2025. Parties must file any reply comments by January 22, 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.
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