20250818Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36718.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 18,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-25
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE CAPACITY ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
DEFICIENCY PERIOD TO BE UTILIZED )
FOR AVOIDED COST CALCULATIONS ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36748
On July 25,2025,Idaho Power Company("Company")applied to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission("Commission")requesting an order approving the capacity deficiency period with a
first deficit occurring in June 2027 to be utilized for the Company's avoided cost determinations
under the Company's Integrated Resource Plan("IRP")and Surrogate Avoided Resource("SAR")
methods.
BACKGROUND
The Commission has established a SAR methodology and an IRP methodology to calculate
avoided cost rates for qualifying facilities ("QFs"). Order No. 32697. Under both methods, a QF
receives capacity payments only after the applicable capacity deficit date is reached. Order No.
33159. The capacity deficiency period is determined through the IRP planning process and is
submitted to the Commission in a proceeding separate from the IRP docket. Order No. 32697. The
capacity deficit date determined in the IRP process is presumed to be correct as a starting point but
will be subject to the outcome of the capacity deficiency case. Id. Companies are required to file
with the Commission for an order approving the capacity deficiency period within thirty(30) days
after each utility files its respective IRP. Order No. 35810.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company filed its 2025 IRP with the
Commission on June 27, 2025. IPC-E-25-23.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that the current Commission
approved capacity deficiency date is June 2026. Application at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company expresses that its 2025 IRP, as filed
with the Commission on June 27, 2025, in Case No. IPC-E-25-23, anticipates the first capacity
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deficiency shortfall as occurring in June 2027. Id. The Company provides several assumptions
used in the 2025 IRP that resulted in the June 2027 deficiency date. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application is 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 October 2, 2025. 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 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
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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 Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea Allen
P.O. Box 83720 Camille Christen
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street
secretary�a,puc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
Street Address for Express Mail: [e-mail]
[e-mail]
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. cchristen(d),idahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A [e-mail]
Boise, ID 83714 dockets(d),idahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
October 16, 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
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 October 2,2025. The Company
must file any reply comments by October 16, 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
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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 18th day of
August, 2025.
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ED ARD LODGE, RE T ENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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DAYN HA PANE, OMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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