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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250821Notice_of_Schedule_Order_No_36731.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date August 21,2025 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-16 COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR ) AUTHORITY TO INCREASE ITS RATES ) NOTICE OF SCHEDULE AND CHARGES FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE ) IN THE STATE OF IDAHO ) NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36734 On May 30, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting authority to increase its rates and charges for electric service to its customers in the State of Idaho and for associated regulatory accounting treatment. The Company requested a July 1, 2025, effective date. 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. 36638. The Commission granted intervention to: Clean Energy Opportunities for Idaho; Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc.; the city of Boise City; the Federal Executive Agencies; the Industrial Customers of Idaho Power; Micron Technologies, Inc.; the Idaho Hydroelectric Power Producers Trust; Gannon, et al.,pro se; the Kroger Co.; and the Northwest Energy Coalition. Order Nos. 36557, 36635, 36665, 36666, 36685, 36690, and 36691. On July 30, 2025,the Commission issued a Notice of Parties. NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 1 At the Commission's August 12, 2025, decision meeting, Commission Staff ("Staff") recommended the Commission issue a Scheduling Order establishing: • Virtual/In-Person Public Workshop conducted by Staff at a time and place to be set by Order of the Commission. • October 17, 2025: Staff and Intervenor Written Testimony • October 20-31, 2025: Customer Hearing(s) at a date, time and place to be set by Order of the Commission. • November 14, 2025: All Party Rebuttal Testimony • December 2-5, 2025: Technical Hearing at a time and place to be set by Order of the Commission. NOTICE OF SCHEDULE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT the Commission establishes the following procedural schedule: • September 26, 2025: Virtual Public Workshop conducted by Staff starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 9:00 p.m., or until all customer questions have been answered, whichever comes first. • October 17, 2025: Staff and Intervenor Written Testimony Deadline • October 27, 2025: In person Customer Hearing in Twin Falls,Idaho, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) and ending at 7:30 p.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. • November 14, 2025: All Party Rebuttal Testimony • November 20, 2025: In person and telephonic Customer Hearing in Boise, Idaho, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MST)and ending at 7:30 p.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. • November 20, 2025: Public Comment Deadline • December 2, 2025: Technical Hearing starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at 5:00 p.m. • December 3-5, 2025: Technical Hearing continued as needed starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST), and ending at 5:00 p.m. NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 2 NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff will hold a virtual, online, public, informational workshop on Friday, September 26, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) 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 2861 226 2356 when prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 2861 226 2356 (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 CUSTOMER HEARINGS YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in this matter in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Monday, October 27, 2025, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MDT), 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 Twin Falls American Legion,447 Seastrom St.,Twin Falls, ID 83301. Persons attending the hearing in-person will have an opportunity to provide testimony. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a customer hearing in this matter in Boise, Idaho,on Thursday,November 20,2025,starting at 4:30 p.m.(MST),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 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 3 opportunity to provide testimony. Those planning to testify in-person are encouraged to arrive at the hearing location by 4:15 p.m. (MDT). For those who wish to call in and listen only dial 1-415-655-0001 then enter participant code 2870 376 5372. For those who wish to offer verbal testimony on the record dial 1-415-655-0001 then enter participant code 2869 634 4628. 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 November 20,2025. 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 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. NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 4 For the Commission: For the Company: Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea Allen P.O. Box 83720 Timothy Tatum Boise, ID 83720-0074 Connie Aschenbrenner secretga&puc.idaho.gov Matt Larkin 1221 West Idaho Street(83702) Street Address for Express Mail: P.O. Box 70 Boise, Idaho 83707 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. dwalker&idahopower.com Building 8, Suite 201-A mgoicoecheaallengidahopower.com Boise, ID 83714 ttatum(kidahopower.com caschenbrenner@idahopower.com mlarkin&idahopower.com dockets(&,idahopower.com NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a technical hearing in this matter on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing shall continue as necessary each day, Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 5, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) 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: NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 5 Day Scheduled To participate online: To participate by time (MST) telephone: December 9:00 a.m. — visit idahogov.webex.com, and call 1-415-655-0001 and 2, 2025 5:00 p.m. enter meeting number 2633 075 enter meeting number 2869 (no spaces between numbers). Then, click on the green 2633 075 2869 when December "Join"button. At the next window, prompted. please enter this password: 3-5, 2025 Commission. Next, please click (As Needed) 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: IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION PO BOX 83720 BOISE, IDAHO 83720-0074 Telephone: (208) 334-0338 Facsimile: (208) 334-3762 Email: secretgakpuc.idaho._og_v 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 "ELECTRIC" icon, select"Open Cases," and click on the case number as shown on the front of this document. NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 6 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 17, 2025. All parties shall submit rebuttal written testimony by November 14, 2025. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Staff shall hold a virtual, online, public, informational workshop on Friday, September 26, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. (MDT) 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 Twin Falls, Idaho, on Monday, October 27, 2025, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MDT) 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 shall hold a customer hearing in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday,November 20, 2025, starting at 4:30 p.m. (MST) 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, December 2, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) and ending at 5:00 p.m. The technical hearing shall continue as necessary each day, Wednesday, December 3 through Friday, December 5, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. (MST) 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 NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 7 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 21 st day of August 2025. _'z Gv� EDWARD LODG , P SIDENT k L �/�� (7N R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER 1 DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: AYoNch BWo nchez Commission Secretary I:ALegal\ELECTRIC\IPC-E-25-16_GRCAordersAIPCE2516_Ntc_Sch_em.docx NOTICE OF SCHEDULE NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP NOTICE OF CUSTOMER HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE NOTICE OF TECHNICAL HEARING ORDER NO. 36731 8