20250815Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36720.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 15,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA'S ) CASE NO. AVU-E-25-09
RESIDENTIAL SMALL FARM ANNUAL )
RATE ADJUSTMENT FILING ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36720
On July 31, 2025, Avista Corporation, dba Avista Utilities ("Company"), applied for
authorization to implement Residential and Small Farm Energy rates for certain electric service
schedules from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Company requests processing
of this matter via modified procedure with an October 1, 2025, effective date.
With this Order the Commission issues notice of the Company's Application and
establishes public comment and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the electric Residential
and Farm Energy Rate Adjustment results from an agreement between the Company and
Bonneville Power Administration ("BPA") that provides a share of the benefits of the federal
Columbia River power system to the residential and small-farm customers of the six investor-
owned utilities of the Pacific Northwest.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes a Residential and Small
Farm Energy Rate Adjustment credit rate for rate schedules 1, 12, 22, 32, and 48 of 0.2330 per
kilowatt-hour("kWh"),which represents a$1.9 million,or 0.6%,increase to qualifying customers.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents under the current
Residential Exchange rate adjustment, approximately $5.1 million is being passed through to
applicable Idaho customers through a uniform 0.3660 per kWh rate credit.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the proposed rate
credit of 0.2330 per kWh is designed to pass through approximately$3.3 million,which represents
the Idaho portion of the annual BPA benefits, offset by an over-refunded balance from last year.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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The Company provides the following table detailing the differences between the current benefits
and the proposed benefits.
Challec in Benefit
Propoxd Prcum
Idaho portion of bcncfit amount $ (3.258.527) S (5.118.545) S 1,860,018
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that residential customers
using an average of 939 kWhs per month would see their monthly bills increase from $104.30 to
$105.55, an increase of$1.25 per month, or 1.2%.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents are also available on
the Commission's website at www.puc.idaho.gov. Click on the "ELECTRIC" icon, select "Open
Cases," and click one of the case numbers 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 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 it will review the case through written
submissions under the Commission's Rules of Modified Procedure Rules 201-204 of the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission's Rules of Procedure, 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 they support or oppose the Application.
Persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written comments.
Persons shall have until September 4,2025,to file written comments. Comments must be filed
through the Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To
comment electronically,please access the Commission's website at 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.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 PUC: For Avista Corporation:
Commission Secretary Patrick D. Ehrbar
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Avista Utilities
P.O. Box 83720 P.O. Box 3727 1411 E. Mission Ave.
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Spokane, WA 99220-3727
secretgUkpuc.idaho._og_v pat.ehrbargavistacorp.com
avistadockets(c avistacorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
David J. Meyer
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Avista Corporation
Building 8, Suite 201-A P.O. Box 3727 1411 E. Mission Ave.
Boise, ID 83714 Spokane, WA 99220-3727
david.meer(c avistacorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
September 11, 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 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.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by September 4, 2025.
The Company must file any reply comments by September 11, 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 day of
August 2025.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PR S DENT
JO R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DA HARDIE, 00MMASIONER
ATTEST:
Monica Barrios-Sanchez
Commission Secretary
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