20250425Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36577.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 25,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-10
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF A POWER PURCHASE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AGREEMENT AND AN ENERGY STORAGE )
AGREEMENT WITH CRIMSON ORCHARD ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
SOLAR LLC ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36577
On March 13, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company") filed an application with the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission("Commission") for an order: (1) approving the 20-year Power
Purchase Agreement("PPA")between Crimson Orchard Solar LLC ("Crimson Orchard") and the
Company, supplying the 100 megawatts ("MW") output to the Company; (2) approving the 20-
year Energy Storage Agreement ("ESA") between Crimson Orchard and the Company for 100
MW of dispatchable energy storage capacity; and (3) acknowledgment of the lease accounting
necessary to facilitate the transaction and that the resulting expenses associated with both the PPA
and the ESA are prudently incurred for ratemaking purposes.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company states that under the PPA, Crimson
Orchard will construct, own, operate, and maintain a solar powered generation facility located in
Elmore County, Idaho, with an expected nameplate capacity of 100 MW, supplying the output to
the Company for a period of 20 years from a commercial operation date of June 1, 2027.
Application at 6-7. The Company states that the 20-year ESA was executed for a battery storage
system located in Elmore County, Idaho supplying 100 MW of capacity at the point of
interconnection on the Company's system, with a commercial operation date of June 1, 2027. Id.
at 7.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company filed two sets of direct testimony
with the Application.Id. at 2. The Company states that the testimony presents the Company's need
for new resources to meet an identified capacity deficit in 2027 as informed by previous Integrated
Resource Plans ("IRP"). Id. The Company states the annual capacity positions identified in the
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2021 IRP were deficits of approximately 101 MW in 2023, 186 MW in 2024, 311 MW in 2025,
560 MW in 2026, and 665 MW in 2027.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states the Crimson Orchard PPA and
Crimson Orchard ESA were executed on February 7, 2025, as cost-effective projects that are able
to meet a June 1, 2027, operation date. Id. at 6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission
acknowledge the lease accounting, as outlined under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles,
to facilitate the ESA transaction and that the expenses associated with the ESA are prudently
incurred expenses for ratemaking treatment.Id. at 8-9.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and testimony are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application and
testimony 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 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 August 1, 2025. Comments must be filed through the
Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment
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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 Idaho Power Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Tim Tatum
P.O. Box 83720 1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretM@,puc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83707
dwalker(d),idahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail: dockets&idahopower.com
a)=ttatum( idahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 22, 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
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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 under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by August 1, 2025. The Company
must file any reply comments by August 22, 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 25th day of
April 2025.
G
EDWARD LODGE, SIDENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HAADIE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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