20250820Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36725.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 20,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA'S ) CASE NO. AVU-E-25-10
APPLICATION TO INCREASE ITS ENERGY )
EFFICIENCY TARIFF RIDER ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ADJUSTMENT SCHEDULE 91 )
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36725
On July 31, 2025, Avista Corporation, dba Avista Utilities ("Company"), applied to
increase its I.P.U.C. No. 28, Schedule 91, "Energy Efficiency Rider Adjustment" rates, effective
October 1, 2025. The Company requests processing of this matter via modified procedure.
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 Schedule 91 is
designed to recover costs of energy efficiency services and programs offered to customers, and
that Schedule 91 provides customers with financial incentives or rebates for participating in
electric energy efficiency programs, such as behavioral programs,low-income weatherization,and
energy efficiency measures.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it is seeking to
establish tariff riders that are sufficient to fund the following twelve(12)months' expenditures for
the Company's Electric Energy Efficiency Program while also minimizing the amount of future
under- or over-collections.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that, as of June 30, 2025,
the current Schedule 91 (electric)tariff rider balance was approximately$17 million underfunded.
To address this, the Company proposes an increase in the Schedule 91 rates over the next thirty-
six months.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if the Application is approved as filed, the
Company estimates an annual revenue increase of approximately $3.6 million in Schedule 91, or
1.2% in overall billed rates. The Company represents that residential customers using an average
of 939 kilowatt-hours per month would see a bill increase of$1.32, or 1.1%under the Company's
proposal.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that a Customer Notice
will be included in customer's bills in early August 2025, and will run for a full billing cycle. The
Company states that notice will also be posted to the Company's website.
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 16, 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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
secretary(apuc.idaho.gov pat.ehrbar(aavistacorp.com
avistadocketskavistacorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. David J. Meyer
Building 8, Suite 201-A Avista Corporation
Boise, ID 83714 P.O. Box 3727 1411 E. Mission Ave.
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
david.meyer(d),avistacorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
September 23, 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 16, 2025.
The Company must file any reply comments by September 23, 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 20t'day of
August 2025.
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