20250411Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36540.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 11,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-09
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
MODIFICATIONS TO THE COMPANY'S ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
RESIDENTIAL DEMAND RESPONSE )
PROGRAM, SCHEDULE 81 ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36540
On March 12, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company") filed an application
("Application") with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting
modifications to the Company's Schedule 81, Residential Air Conditioner Cycling Program,
("Schedule 81") to add a Bring Your Own Thermostat ("BYOT") option to the Air Conditioning
Cool Credit ("ACCC")program. Application at 1-2.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the ACCC program is
offered to customers who take service under Schedule 1, Residential Service; Schedule 5,
Residential Service Time-of-Use Plan; and Schedule 6, Residential Service On-Site Generation.
Id. at 2. The Company states that under the current version of the ACCC program customers can
participate only by having a device installed on their AC unit that automatically cycles the unit
when the Company calls a DR event.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that under the BYOT
option, smart thermostats installed in customers' homes would be used to reduce demand when
the Company calls a DR event by automatically adjusting the temperature settings. Id. at 4. The
Company states that customers must have a qualified smart thermostat to participate in the
offering, and a list of Company-approved qualified smart thermostats will be maintained on the
Company's website. 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
Application is also available on the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the
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"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 May 29, 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
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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 Megan Goicoechea Allen
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Connie Aschenbrenner
P.O. Box 83720 Mary Alice Taylor
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Idaho Power
secretary�a,puc.idaho.gov 1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
P.O. Box 70
Street Address for Express Mail: Boise, ID 83707
mgoicoecheaallenkidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. docketskidahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A caschenbrenner(kidahopower.com
Boise, ID 83714 mtaylorkidahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
June 12, 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.
Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by May 29, 2025. The Company must
file any reply comments by June 12, 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 111h day of
April 2025. /
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