20251010Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36798.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 10,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF COMMISSION ) CASE NO. AVU-E-25-14
STAFF'S APPLICATION TO UPDATE )
AVISTA CORPORATION'S COST OF ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
CAPITAL INPUTS TO THE "SURROGATE )
AVOIDED RESOURCE" METHODOLOGY ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36798
On September 19, 2025, Staff of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Staff') applied
to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order updating the
Surrogate Avoided Resource("SAR")Methodology model and approval of Staff s proposed SAR
Methodology avoided cost rates for Avista Corporation ("Company"). Under the Public Utility
Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, the Commission calculates published avoided cost rates for
eligible qualifying facilities("QFs")using the SAR Methodology for all three major public electric
utilities in Idaho.
With this Order we issue notice of Staffs Application and set public comment and Staff
reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Staff represented that it updated the Company's cost
of capital inputs in the SAR Methodology to reflect the capital structure and cost of capital
approved in Order No. 3 674 1, Case No. AVU-E-25-01. Application at 1-2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff included an updated SAR model, updated
Avoided Cost Rates for New Contracts, and Avoided Cost Rates for Renewal Contracts as
Attachments to the Application.Id. at 2.
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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 within 21 days of the service date of this Order. 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
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary David Meyer
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Shawn Bonfield
P.O. Box 83720 John Lyons
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Avista Corporation
secretga&puc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 3727
1411 East Mission Avenue
Street Address for Express Mail: Spokane, WA 99220-3727
david.me er&avistacorp.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. shawn.bonfield(d,avistacorp.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A john.lyons&avistacorp.com
Boise, ID 83714 avistadockets(c�r�,avistacorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Staff must file any reply comments within 28 days
of the service date of this Order.
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,
Rules 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204. Persons interested in submitting written comments
must do so within 21 days of the service date of this Order. Staff must file any reply comments
within 28 days of the service date of this Order.
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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 10ffi day of
October 2025.
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