20250513Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: CHRIS BURDIN
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: MAY 13, 2025
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S PETITION TO
UPDATE COLSTRIP-RELATED ADJUSTABLE PORTION OF AVOIDED
COST RATES FOR EXISTING PURPA CONTRACTS; CASE NO. IPC-E-
25-21.
On May 1, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company"), filed a petition with the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order updating the Colstrip-related
adjustable portion of the published avoided cost rates for existing Public Utility Regulatory
Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA") contracts. The Company requests a final order by July 1, 2025,
so that new rates may be effective on July 1, 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff recommends that the Commission issue a Notice of Petition and Notice
of Modified Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment deadline, and a 7-day Company
reply comment deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Petition and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing a 21-day public comment deadline, and a 7-day Company reply comment deadline?
Chris Burdin
Deputy Attorney General
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