20250312Idaho Power Wildfire Mitigation 0312.pdf.pdf

lr �_ Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad LitUe,Governor
P.O. Box 83720, Boise. ID 83770-0074 Edward Lodge, President
John R.Hammond, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No. IPC-E-25-05
Order No. 36494
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Electric utility submits application seeking approval to defer costs associated
with wildfire mitigation.
BOISE (March 12, 2025)—Idaho Power has submitted an application to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission asking for approval to defer approximately $23.2 million in expenses for
wildfire mitigation efforts.
The expenses are for operations and maintenance work for new or expanded mitigation efforts.
The efforts include enhanced vegetation management, new wildfire mitigation specialists and
expanding a contract for standby helicopter service, among other items.
The commission has set a March 27, 2025, deadline to intervene in the utility's application.
Intervenors in a case are allowed to participate in the proceedings for applications submitted to
the commission.
To request intervenor status,please send an e-mail to [e-mail]. If computer
access is not available, a request can be mailed to:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
Additional information on Idaho Power's application and its wildfire mitigation plan is available
at: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7491.