20250422Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36544.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 22,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-07
COMPANY'S 2024 VARIABLE ENERGY )
RESOURCE STUDY AND PROPOSED ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
UPDATE TO SCHEDULE 87 ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36544
On February 27,2024, Idaho Power Company("Company")petitioned the Commission to
modify a compliance requirement in Commission Order No. 36048 ("Petition").
The Company requested that the Commission modify the Company's compliance
requirement issued in Case No. IPC-E-23-14 to: (1) authorize the Company to update Schedule
87, Intermittent Generation Integration Charges ("Schedule 87") integration costs based on the
forthcoming 2024 Variable Energy Resource("VER") Study, instead of the 2020 VER Study; and
(2)authorize the Company to file both the forthcoming 2024 VER Study and updated Schedule 87
no later than December 31, 2024.
On June 10, 2024, the Commission issued Order No. 36219, granting the Company's
request to modify the compliance requirement in Order No. 36048, and directing the Company to
file both the 2024 VER Study and updated Schedule 87 proposed rates no later than December 31,
2024. Order No. 36219 at 2. On December 31, 2024, the Company submitted a compliance filing
with its 2024 VER Study and Updated Schedule 87 proposed rates.
On February 18, 2025, the Commission issued Order No. 36466 in Case No. IPC-E-24-08
ordering a new docket be opened to consider the Company's proposed update to Schedule 87 rates.
On March 14, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Filing and Notice of Intervention
Deadline, setting a deadline for interested parties to file a petition to intervene. Order No. 36510.
No petitions to intervene were filed.
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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to state a position on this Petition
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Petition. 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 14, 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
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 Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Alison Williams
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretgUkpuc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83707
dwalker(a,idahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail: docketskidahopower.com
awilliams(a,idahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36544 2

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
May 21, 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 Petition be processed by Modified Procedure, Rules
201-204.Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by May 14,2025.The Company
must file any reply comments by May 21, 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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 22"d day of
April 2025.
EDWARD LODGE, MR&SIDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HAR IE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
M a Ba c
Commission Secretary
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