20250227Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36481.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 27,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-04
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR )
APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF AN ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH THE )
CITY OF HAILEY, FOR THE SALE AND ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM ) PROCEDURE
THE HAILEY CSPP PROJECT )
ORDER NO. 36481
On February 11, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company") filed an application
("Application") with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order
accepting or rejecting the Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA") between the Company and the City
of Hailey ("Hailey") under which the Company would purchase electric energy generated by the
Hailey cogeneration or small power production("CSPP")project("Facility") located near the city
of Hailey, Idaho. The Facility is a Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA")
Qualifying Facility ("QF").
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the Facility is a 37.3-
kilowatt ("kW") nameplate QF currently delivering energy to the Company under a March 16,
2020, ESA ("2020 ESA") that was approved by the Commission in Order No. 34690 and expires
on June 24, 2025. Application at 2. The Company states that the ESA submitted with its
Application is a new contract with the same Facility for a new term with updated terms and
conditions to replace the 2020 ESA upon its expiration.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that under the proposed
ESA,the Company would purchase electric energy generated by the Facility at non-levelized rates
calculated for a QF in the "Non-Seasonal Hydro" category pursuant to the surrogate avoided
resource("SAR")avoided cost methodology for a 5-year term,with full capacity payments for the
entire term. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and supporting documents are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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Application is 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 case will be held pursuant
to the Commission's jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code, and 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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 201-204, 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 the person supports or opposes the
Application. Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written
comments and explain why written comments alone are insufficient. Persons interested in filing
written comments must do so by March 17, 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,
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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 Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea Allen
P.O. Box 83720 IPC Dockets
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
secretgagpuc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalkergidahopower.com
mgoicoecheaallengidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. docketsgidahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A energycontracts(kidahopower.com
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
March 24, 2025.
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 final
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 Application be processed by Modified Procedure,
Rules 201-204 (IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204). Persons interested in filing written comments must
do so by March 17, 2025. The Company must file any reply comments by March 24, 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 US flash drive.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 271h day of
February 2025.
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