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Home My WebLink About20250421Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36558.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date April 21,2025 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-15 COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR ITS ) FIRST ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE EXPORT ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION CREDIT RATE FOR NON-LEGACY ON- ) SITE GENERATION CUSTOMERS FROM ) NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF JUNE 1, 2025 THROUGH MAY 31, 2026, IN ) PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE COMPLIANCE WITH ORDER NO. 36048 ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 On April 1, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied for authorization to implement the Export Credit Rate("ECR") for non-legacy on-site generation customers from June 1,2025 through May 31, 2026, and to approve the Company's corresponding proposed changes to Schedule 6, Residential Service On-Site Generation ("Schedule 6"), Schedule 8, Small General Service On-Site Generation ("Schedule 8"), and Schedule 84, Large General, Large Power, and Irrigation On-Site Generation Service ("Schedule 84"). The Company requests a June 1, 2025, effective date. With this Order, we issue a Notice of Application and suspend the Company's proposed June 1, 2025, effective date for 30 days and five months, consistent with Idaho Code § 61-622(4). We also issue a Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing a public comment deadline of May 15, 2025, and a Company reply deadline of May 22, 2025. We direct Commission Staff("Staff') to hold an in-person public workshop. Finally, we schedule a customer hearing at which customers and interested members of the public may testify before the Commission. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 1 BACKGROUND In Case No. IPC-E-23-14, Order No. 36048, the Commission , approved the Company's request to implement real-time net billing to measure and charge customers for all kilowatt hours ("kWh") consumed from the grid at the retail rate, and measure and compensate customers for all kWh exported to the grid at a time-differentiated ECR. The changes were approved to take effect with non-legacy customers' January 2024 billing period. Id. The Commission further ordered that the Company update all components of the ECR except the season and hours of highest risk in an annual filing beginning in 2025,with a filing date of April 1 and an effective date of June 1. Id. at 7. NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company also filed its annual Distributed Energy Resources ("DER") report with the intention to consolidate its annual DER reporting requirement with its annual ECR update. Application at 2. The Company believes that submitting its annual DER Status Report concurrently with its annual filing to update the ECR will increase transparency for the Commission, Staff, customers, and other stakeholders. Id. at 15. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that its retail customers who install their own electricity-generating equipment, generate their own electricity, and who wish to interconnect Exporting Systems are billed under Schedule 6, Schedule 8, or Schedule 84.Id. at 2. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states it has reviewed and updated all components of the ECR, pursuant to Order No. 36048, and as a result, the Company proposes to implement the following updated ECR values per kWh of exported energy from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026: 14.05980 for summer on-peak, 1.76820 for summer off-peak, and 0.95400 for all hours during the non-summer season. Id. 9. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company included the proposed Schedule 6, 8,and 84 tariff schedules incorporating the updated ECR values as Attachment 1 to its Application. Id. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 2 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company provides Figure 1 in its Application which the Company states is a summary of the proposed updated values for each of the ECR components. Id. at 9-10. Figure 1: Proposed ECR values ECR SUMMARY Season ECR Export Profile Volume (kWh per kW) Annual 1,362 Capacity Contribution(%) Annual 10.07% Export Credit Rate by Component(cents/kWh) Energy Summer 1.76820 Including integration and losses Non-Summer 0.95400 Annual* 1.28520 Generation Capacity On-Peak 11.90170 Off-Peak 0.00000 Annual* 1.13600 Transmission & Distribution Capacity On-Peak 0.38990 Off-Peak 0.00000 Annual* 0.03720 Total Summer On-Peak 14.05980 Summer Off-Peak 1.76820 Non-Summer 0.95400 Annual* 2.45850 Id. at 10. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that as of December 31, 2024, it had a total of 13,825 active and pending non-legacy Exporting Systems in its Idaho jurisdiction. Id. at 13. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company filed a full summary of the bill impact for residential, small general service, large general service, and irrigation customers with its submitted Testimony as Exhibit Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9.Id. at 14. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 3 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, Testimony, and Exhibits are available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The documents are 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 SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company filed its Application on April 1,2025, proposing a June 1, 2025, effective date. The Commission finds that the Company's proposed effective date may not provide adequate time for Staff, and interested persons, to evaluate the Company's proposal. Pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-622, the Commission suspends the proposed changes for thirty(30)days and five(5)months or until the Commission enters an order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the proposed rate increases. NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE YOU ARE FURTHER 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 15, 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 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 4 "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. For the Idaho Public Utilities For Idaho Power Company: Commission: Commission Secretary Megan Goicoechea Allen Idaho Public Utilities Commission Donovan E. Walker P.O. Box 83720 Connie Aschenbrenner Boise, ID 83720-0074 Mary Alice Taylor secretgUkpuc.idaho._og_v Regulatory Dockets 1221 West Idaho Street(83702) Street Address for Express Mail: P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. mgoicoecheaallen&idahopower.com Building 8, Suite 201-A dwalker(cidahopower.com Boise, ID 83714 caschenbrenner a,idahopower.com mtaor(d),idahopower.com dockets&idahopower.com YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by May 22, 2025. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 5 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold an in-person public, informational workshop for customers taking service from the Company at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, Idaho, 83714 on WEDNESDAY,MAY 7,2025,FROM 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. (local time). The purpose of the workshop is to provide customers with an overview of the Application and Staffs analysis regarding the proposed ECR.At the workshop, customers may ask Staff about the Application and how customers may further participate in the proceeding. Representatives of the Company may also be available. NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct an in-person AND telephonic customer hearing in this matter on TUESDAY,MAY 20,2025, starting at 4:00 P.M. (local time) and ending at 7:00 P.M. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The customer hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, Idaho, 8371. The purpose of the customer hearing is to take testimony from customers of the Company. Those planning to testify in-person are encouraged to arrive at the hearing location by 3:45 P.M. (local time) as the hearing will conclude when it appears all customer testimony has been received. For those who wish to call in and listen only dial 1-415-655-0001 then enter participant code 2630 896 6223. For those who wish to offer verbal testimony on the record dial 1-415-655-0001 then enter participant code 2863 692 2927. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that depending on the attendance and public interest, the Commission may impose a five (5) minute cap on each individual's testimony to ensure that NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 6 all interested persons have an opportunity to present their positions on the record. Additionally, interested persons who have lengthy testimony are encouraged to file their full testimony—or the portion exceeding the time limit—in accordance with the public comment instructions. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the customer hearing and public workshop will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the workshop or hearings. The request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at: IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 (208) 334-0338 (Telephone) (208) 334-3762 (FAX) secretgakpuc.idaho._og_v ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's proposed effective date of June 1, 2025, for its ECR is suspended for thirty (30) days plus five (5) months or until the Commission enters an earlier order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the proposed ECR. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by May 15, 2025. The Company must file any reply comments by May 22, 2025 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff will hold a public, informational, customer workshop at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, Idaho, 83714 on WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025, FROM 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. (local time). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that an in-person and telephonic public customer hearing will be held on TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025, starting at 4:00 P.M. (local time) and ending at 7:00 P.M.(local time),or after all customer testimony has been taken,whichever comes first. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 7 The customer hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Blvd.,Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, Idaho, 8371. Customers can call in using the information listed above to listen to the customer hearing and to offer testimony. 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. DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 21" day of April 2025. EDWARD LODGE RESIDENT JO R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER DAYN HA DIE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: o i a a chez Commission Secretary I:\LegahELECTRIC\IPC-E-25-15_ECR\orders\IPCE2515_Ntc_App_Mod_em.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36558 8