20250819Notice_Of_Schedule_Order_No_36723.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 19,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF INTERMOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. INT-G-25-02
GAS COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES ) NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
AND CHARGES FOR NATURAL GAS )
SERVICE IN THE STATE OF IDAHO ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC
WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF CUSTOMER
HEARING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT
DEADLINE
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL
HEARING
ORDER NO. 36723
On May 30, 2025, Intermountain Gas Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting authority to increase its rates and charges for
natural gas service in the state of Idaho. The Company proposed an effective date of June 30,2025,
with the understanding that the Commission would likely suspend the proposed effective date. The
Company's Application is structured around an anticipated effective date of January 1, 2026.
On June 13, 2025, the Commission issued a Notice of Application, Notice of Suspension
of Proposed Effective Date, and Notice of Intervention Deadline. Order No. 36639. The
Commission granted intervention to Alliance of Western Energy Consumers and Micron
Technology, Inc. (collectively, "Intervenors"). Order Nos. 36654, 36676. On July 22, 2025, the
Commission issued a Notice of Parties.
With this Order,we set a procedural schedule for this case; set a public workshop at which
Commission Staff ("Staff') will provide attendees an over view of the Application and take
questions from the public; schedule a technical hearing at which the Parties may offer evidence
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and examine witnesses; and schedule a customer hearing at which members of the public and
customers of the Company can testify before the Commission.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission establishes the following
procedural schedule:
• August 28, 2025: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at 6:00
p.m. (MT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been
answered, whichever comes first.
• October 9, 2025: Staff and Intervenor Written Testimony Deadline
• October 16, 2025: Customer Hearing starting at 4:30 p.m. (MT) and ending at
7:30 p.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
• November 5, 2025: Company Rebuttal Testimony Deadline
• November 18, 2025: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MT) and ending at
5:00 p.m.
• November 19, 2025: Technical Hearing continued as needed starting at 9:00 a.m.
(MT) and ending at 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public,
informational workshop on Thursday,August 28,2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MT) and ending
at 9:00 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 2866
656 7091 when prompted.
To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2866
656 7091 (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.
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NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in
this matter in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MT) and
ending at 7:30 p.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
The Commission, in its discretion, may adjust the scheduled times as necessary. The customer
hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard,
Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an
opportunity to provide testimony. Persons may also participate in the hearing via telephone by
calling 1-415-655-0001, and then entering code 2631 898 0658 when prompted.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission seeks comments from the public
on the Application. Persons desiring to state a position on the Application may file a written
comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Application. Persons must file
comments by October 16, 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 home page 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that to file by e-mail, persons must e-mail the
comments to the Commission Secretary and the Company 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if computer access is unavailable, then comments
may be mailed to the Commission and Company 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
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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 Commission: For the Company:
Commission Secretary Preston N. Carter
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megann E. Meier
P.O. Box 83720 Givens Pursley, LLP
Boise, ID 83720-0074 601 W. Bannock Street
secretaryg]2uc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83702
prestoncartergaivenspursle.
Street Address for Express Mail: mem(k i� venspursley.com
stephaniewk ig venspursley.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A Lori A. Blattner
Boise, ID 83714 Director of Regulatory Affairs
Intermountain Gas Company
P.O. Box 7608
Boise, ID 83707
lori.blattnerAint ag s.com
igcre u�ry(kint_ag s.com
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in
this matter on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MT) and ending at 5:00
p.m. The technical hearing shall continue as necessary, Wednesday, November 19, 2025,
starting at 9:00 a.m. (MT) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing will be held at the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A,
Boise, ID 83714. A technical hearing is an opportunity for the parties to the case to present
witnesses, testimony, and exhibits. IDAPA 31.01.01.241.04. Persons interested in listening to or
watching the testimony and presentations at the technical hearing may attend the meeting using
the information below:
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Day Scheduled time To participate online: To participate by
MT telephone:
November 9:00 a.m. — visit idahogov.webex.com, and call 1-415-655-0001 and
18, 2025 5:00 p.m. enter meeting number 2863 417 enter meeting number
3293 (no spaces between 2863 417 3293 when
numbers). Then, click on the green prompted.
"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.
November (as needed) visit idahogov.webex.com, and call 1-415-655-0001 and
19, 2025 9:00 a.m. — enter meeting number 2862 738 enter meeting number
5:00 p.m. 2130 (no spaces between 2862 738 2130 when
numbers). Then, click on the green prompted.
"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 all hearings and prehearing conferences in this
matter will be held in facilities meeting the accessibility requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other
assistance in order to participate in or to understand testimony and argument 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:
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IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
PO BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Email: secretgU(d),puc.idaho.gov
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the record in this matter 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 "NATURAL GAS"
icon, select"Open Cases," and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all testimony and exhibits in this matter must
comport with the requirements of Commission Rules of Procedure 231 and 267. IDAPA
31.01.01.231 and .267.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000, et seq.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the procedural schedule set forth above is approved.
Written testimony shall be submitted by Staff and Intervenors by October 9, 2025. The Company
shall submit rebuttal written testimony by November 5, 2025.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational
workshop on Thursday, August 28, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or
after all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a customer hearing in Boise,
Idaho, on Thursday, October 16, 2025, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MT) and ending at 7:30 p.m., or after
all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in this
matter on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MT) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The
technical hearing shall continue as necessary on Wednesday,November 18, 2025, starting at 9:00
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a.m. (MT) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing will be held at the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission, 11331 W. Chinden Boulevard, Building 8, Suite 201-A, Boise, ID 83714.
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 19th day of
August 2025.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PRZS14DiT
4RHAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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