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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250617Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_No_36642.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date June 17,2025 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION ) CASE NO. PAC-E-25-02 OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER FOR ) AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT CHANGES ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED TO NON-LEGACY CUSTOMER ) PROCEDURE GENERATORS ) NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36642 On February 7, 2025,Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp("Company") filed an application ("Application") with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving the Company's proposed changes to its onsite self-generation Electric Service Schedule 136 ("Schedule 136") tariff and approving the Company's proposed export credit rate methodology. Application at 1. On February 27, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Intervention Deadline. Order No. 36482. No parties intervened. 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. 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 14, 2025. Comments must be filed through the Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36642 1 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 Mark Alder Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Regulatory Affairs Manager P.O. Box 83720 Rocky Mountain Power Boise, ID 83720-0074 1407 West North Temple, Suite 330 secretgU@,puc.idaho.gov Salt Lake City, UT 84116 mark.alder(&,pacificorp.c om Street Address for Express Mail: Joe Dallas 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. PacifiCorp, Senior Attorney Building 8, Suite 201-A 825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000 Boise, ID 83714 Portland, OR 97232 j oseph.dallasgpacificop2.com YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by September 3, 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 NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36642 2 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. NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public, informational workshop on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (local time) and ending at 8:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application. At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application. To participate over the phone,please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2632 003 1481 when prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2632 003 1481 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green "Join" button. At the next window,please enter this password: Commission.Next,please click on the green"Join Webinar" button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the "Next"button. Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public, informational workshop on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, starting at 12:00 p.m. (local time) and ending at 2:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview of the Application. At the start of the workshop, Staff will give a presentation on the Application. Following the presentation, the public may ask Staff questions about the Application. To participate over the phone,please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2632 781 7600 when prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2632 781 7600 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green "Join" button. At the next window,please enter this password: Commission.Next,please click on the green"Join Webinar" button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the "Next"button. Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button. NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36642 3 NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure contemplate that a case will be processed by written submissions without the need for a public hearing. However,the Commission finds good cause to schedule a virtual customer hearing in this case pursuant to Idaho Code § 61-328. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a virtual customer hearing in this matter on August 19, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. (local time) and ending at 7:00 p.m.,or until all testimony has been taken,whichever comes first. The purpose of the customer hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers of the Company. To participate over the phone,please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2870 277 8090 when prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2870 277 8090 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green "Join" button. At the next window,please enter this password: Commission.Next,please click on the green"Join Webinar" button. At the next window, please enter your name and e-mail address, and then click on the "Next"button. Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the virtual customer hearing will meet accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance to participate in or to understand testimony at a public hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at: IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, ID 83720-0074 (208) 334-0338 (Telephone) (208) 334-3762 (FAX) secretgUkpuc.idaho._og_v ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons interested in filing written comments must do so by August 14, 2025. The Company must file any reply comments by September 3, 2025. NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36642 4 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational workshop on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (local time) and ending at 8:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational workshop on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, starting at 12:00 p.m. (local time) and ending at 2:00 p.m., or after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a virtual customer hearing in this matter on August 19, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. (local time) and ending at 7:00 p.m., or until all testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. 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 17th day of June 2025. G EDWARD LODGE, PRF ENT R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER AYN HA DIE, OMMISSIONER ATTEST: M a Ba o Commission Secreta I:\LegahELECTRIC\PAC-E-25-02 NonLegacy\orders\NtC_Mod_WS_CH_cb.docx NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 36642 5