20250416Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36551.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 16,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF COMMISSION ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-18
STAFF'S APPLICATION TO UPDATE )
INPUTS TO THE SURROGATE AVOIDED ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
RESOURCE ("SAR") MODEL AND SAR- )
BASED AVOIDED COST RATES ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36551
On April 7, 2025, Commission Staff ("Staff') applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission ("Commission") requesting the Commission issue an order updating inputs to the
Surrogate Avoided Resource ("SAR") Model and approving the SAR-based avoided cost rates
submitted with the Application.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff represents that it updated the SAR Model and
its avoided cost rates based on the proposed natural gas price forecast. Application at 2.
Specifically, Staff stated that the updates to the natural gas price forecast use the same method
approved in Case No. GNR-E-24-01,which calculates the average of AECO Hub prices, Stanfield
Hub prices, Sumas Hub prices, and Opal Hub prices from the 2025 natural gas price forecast
published by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council.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
"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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36551 1

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, including the Company, must do so within twenty-one (21) days of the
service date of this Order. 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
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36551 2

For the Idaho Public Utilities For Commission Staff:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Chris Burdin
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Deputy Attorney General
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 83720
secretarygpuc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83702-0074
chris.burdinkpuc.Idaho.gov
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff must file any reply comments
within twenty-eight(28) days of the service date of this Order.
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 this Application be processed by Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments, including the Company, must do so within
twenty-one (21) days of the service date of this Order. Commission Staff must file any reply
comments within twenty-eight(28) days of the service date of this Order.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36551 3

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 161h day of
April 2025. /
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EDWARD LODGE, PR DENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
'ITAYN HA DIE, COMMISSIONER
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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