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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250916Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36761.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date September 16,2025 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-24 COMPANY'S APPLICATION TO UPDATE ) CLEAN ENERGY YOUR WAY ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT PRICING ) ELEMENTS BASED ON THE 2025 IRP ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36761 On July 25, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company"), applied for authority to pricing elements for all contracts under its Clean Energy Your Way("CEYW")Construction Program that are based on data from the Company's 2025 Integrated Resource Plan ("IRP"). 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 its CEYW- Construction program under Schedule 62 offers a customized renewable energy option for its largest customers (those on special contracts or Schedule 19 - Large Power Service). It allows these customers to meet up to 110% of their yearly energy needs with renewable resources. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it currently has three customers participating in the Commission-approved CEYW-Construction program: Brisbie,LLC (`Brisbie"), Micron Technology, Inc. ("Micron"), and the City of Boise ("City"). YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it has continued improving the framework for implementing and managing the CEYW-Construction program. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in Order No. 36383, the Commission directed the Company to update pricing for all CEYW-Construction agreements and Schedule 62 in a single filing within 30 days of submitting its IRP, to ensure rates reflect the most current and accurate data. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36761 1 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, on June 27, 2025, in Case No. IPC-E-25-23, the Company filed its 2025 IRP and is now submitting this application to update the pricing elements in its CEYW agreements, as required by Commission Order No. 36383. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests Commission approval of updates to the following 2025 IRP-based prices for the Brisbie and Micron Special Contracts, and the City of Boise's CEYW Agreement: (1) the "Supplemental Energy Price" for Brisbie's Block 2 load service, and (2) the "Mid-Columbia Forecast" used to calculate the "Excess Generation Price" for Brisbie, Micron, and the City of Boise. 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 October 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 ORDER NO. 36761 2 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 Idaho Power Company: Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea Allen P.O. Box 83720 1221 West Idaho Street Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70 secretary(apuc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83707 dwalker&idahopower.com Street Address for Express Mail: mgoicoecheaallen(cidahopower.com dockets&idahopower.com 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8, Suite 201-A Timothy Tatum Boise, ID 83714 Grant T. Anderson 1221 West Idaho Street P.O. Box 70 Boise, ID 83707 ttatum(d),idahopower.com ganderson(a,idahopower.com YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by October 30, 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 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36761 3 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 the Company's Application be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by October 16, 2025. The Company must file any reply comments by October 30, 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 16t" day of September 2025. G EDWARD LODGE, PRE, T ENT R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER DAWN HAR61E, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: ModcVAar&re-4sAhez Commission Secretary IALegahELECTRICUPC-E-25-24_CEMorders\IPCE2524_Ntc of App_Mod_at.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE ORDER NO. 36761 4