20251016Notice_of_Petition_Order_No_36805.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 16,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-28
COMPANY'S PETITION TO WITHDRAW )
CERTIFICATE NO. 559,INCLUSIVE OF ) NOTICE OF PETITION
THE BUILD TRANSFER AGREEMENT AND )
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
THE JACKALOPE WIND PROJECT ) PROCEDURE
APPROVED BY ORDER NO. 36659 )
ORDER NO. 36805
On September 19, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company"), filed a petition with the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission("Commission")to withdraw Certificate of Public Convenience
and Necessity No. 559 and requesting that the Commission withdraw approval of the Power
Purchase Agreement ("PPA") between the Company and Jackalope Wind, LLC issued in Order
No. 36659.
NOTICE OF PETITION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the Commission
approved the Build Transfer Agreement ("BTA") and PPA for the Jackalope Project in Order No.
36659. Petition at 3. The Company states that after Commission approval, the developer faced
permitting delays and uncertainty around federal land use policies, which may push the planned
commercial operation date beyond 2027.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that it was relying on the
project's 2027 commercial operation date to accommodate the Company's capacity deficits, that
the Company has now entered into a Letter Agreement to terminate the BTA and PPA, and that the
Company will now pursue other options to meet its capacity deficits. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition and any supporting documents are
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The
Petition 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.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36805 1

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
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 HEREBY 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 matter
may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the Petition. 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 35 days from the 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
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36805 2

under Idaho Code§74-101(13),and all information provided by such person is available for public
and media inspection.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Tim Tatum
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
secretM(kpuc.idaho.-og_v P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
Street Address for Express Mail: dwalkerkidahopower.com
ttatum(d),idahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd. dockets(kidahopower.com
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
49 days from the 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 the matter be processed by Modified Procedure. Persons
interested in filing written comments must do so within 35 days from the date of this Order. The
Company must file any reply comments within 49 days from the 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.
NOTICE OF PETITION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36805 3

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16ffi day of
October 2025.
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DWARD LODGE, RE I ENT
OHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HARDI , COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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OdTra Calderon Robles
Interim Commission Secretary
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