20251020Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36807.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 20,2025
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-30
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OR REJECTION OF AN ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ENERGY SALES AGREEMENT WITH )
NORTH SIDE ENERGY COMPANY, INC. ) NOTICE OF
FOR THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF ) MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM THE )
HAZELTON A HYDRO PROJECT ) ORDER NO. 36807
On September 24, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company"), applied for approval of an
Energy Sales Agreement ("ESA") between the Company and North Side Energy Company, Inc.
("Application"). Under the proposed ESA, the Seller would provide, and Idaho Power would
purchase, electricity generated by the Hazelton A Hydro Project ("Project"), a qualified facility
under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act("PURPA")located in Jerome County,Idaho. The
Company requests that this matter be processed 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 the Project is an 8.694-
MW irrigation canal hydro facility currently delivering energy to the Company under an ESA
formed in 2010 ("2010 Agreement").
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents the 2010 Agreement
received Commission approval in Order No. 32181 on February 11, 2011.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the 2010 Agreement
expires on February 28, 2026.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the proposed ESA is
a new 20-year contract that will replace the 2010 Agreement when it expires. Under the proposed
ESA, the Company will purchase energy from the Project at non-levelized rates for a "Seasonal
Hydro" QF, calculated using the SAR avoided cost methodology established in Order No. 36416,
with full capacity payments throughout the term.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the proposed ESA is
consistent with PURPA, FERC regulations, and the Commission's prior orders.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The document is 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 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 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 Lisa C. Lance
P.O. Box 83720 1221 West Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83720-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretary&puc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83707
dwalker(d),idahopower.com
Street Address for Express Mail: Ilance&idahopower.com
Endergycontracts(aidahopower.com
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company 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 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 Company's Application be processed by Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within 21 days of the
service date of this Order. The Company 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
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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 20th day of
October 2025.
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