20250423Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: ERIKA K. MELANSON
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: APRIL 23, 2025
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE ENERGY SALES
AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC
ENERGY FROM THE BIRCH CREEK HYDRO PROJECT; CASE NO.
IPC-E-25-19.
On April 8, 2025, Idaho Power Company("Company") filed an application with the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the First Amendment to the
Energy Sales Agreement for the sale and purchase of electric energy generated by the Birch Creek
Hydro Project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff("Staff') recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application
and Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing a 21-day public comment deadline, and a 7-day
reply comment deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline, and a 7-day reply comment deadline?
O `rV
En a K. Melanson
Deputy Attorney General
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