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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250312Idaho 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: (208) 334-0339 E-mail: adam.rush@puc.idaho.gov 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 secretary@puc.idaho.gov. 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.