20250423Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: CHRIS BURDIN
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: APRIL 23, 2025
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL CONTRACT AND TARIFF SCHEDULE 28 TO
PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MICRON IDAHO
SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING (TRITON) LLC.; CASE NO.
IPC-E-24-44.
On December 6, 2024, Idaho Power Company ("Company") filed an application
("Application") with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order
approving the Special Contract for electric service between the Company and Micron Idaho
Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC ("Micron"), for Micron's new memory
manufacturing fabrication complex ("Micron FAB"), and approving the rates proposed in tariff
Schedule 28.
On January 27, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Modified Procedure establishing a March 12, 2025, initial comment deadline, and a March 26,
2025,reply comment deadline. Order No. 36446. The Commission granted intervention to Micron
Technology, Inc. ("Micron"), the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc. ("IIPA"), and the
Industrial Customers of Idaho Power("ICIP"). Order Nos. 36460, 36479, 36483.
On February 20, 2025, IIPA filed an Objection to Modified Procedure, Demand for
Hearing, and Motion to Consolidate for Hearing with Interrelated Cases ("Motion"). IIPA
requested oral argument on the Motion.
During the Commission's March 4, 2025, decision meeting, Commission Staff("Staff')
recommended that the Commission establish a schedule for oral argument, or any other procedure
deemed necessary by the Commission. Staff also recommended that the Commission vacate the
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comment deadlines set in Order No. 36446 and set a new procedural schedule upon resolution of
the Motion. On March 14, 2025, the Commission issued Order No. 36512 vacating the comment
deadlines and setting a date for oral argument.
After hearing oral argument, on April 15, 2025, the Commission issued Order No. 36547
granting in part and denying in part IIPA's Motion. The Commission directed Staff to consult with
all parties on a proposed procedural schedule. Order No. 36547 at 4.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Commission issue a Scheduling Order establishing the
following procedural schedule:
• April 30, 2025: Company Direct Testimony
• June 30, 2025: Staff and Intervenor Response Testimony
• July 30, 2025: All Party Rebuttal Testimony
Additionally, Staff recommends the Commission set a subsequent Technical Hearing in late
August to early September, at a time and date determined by the Commission.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to establish the proposed procedural schedule?
Chris Burdin
Deputy Attorney General
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