20260102Notice_of_Petiton_Order_No_36899.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 2,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA ) CASE NO. AVU-E-25-16
CORPORATION AND THE REGENTS OF )
THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO'S JOINT ) NOTICE OF PETITION
PETITION FOR THE APPROVAL OF A )
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36899
On December 9,2025,Avista Corporation("Company")and The Regents of the University
of Idaho ("University") (collectively "Petitioners") jointly petitioned the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the Power Purchase Agreement
("Agreement")between the Company and University for its 132.32 kilowatt("kW") solar facility.
With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application and set public comment and
Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF PETITION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the University owns and operates a 132.32 kW solar
generation facility located in Moscow, Idaho ("Facility") that is a qualifying facility ("QF")
pursuant to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA") and is interconnected
to the Company's electrical system pursuant to an interconnection agreement. Petition at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties state that the proposed Agreement
would replace the expiring Power Purchase Agreement between the Parties for the Facility, as
amended by the First and Second Amended and Restated Power Purchase Agreement ("Original
Agreement"), and approved by the Commission in Order Nos. 35440 and 36139.Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Parties state that the proposed Agreement is
substantially the same as the Original Agreement, with minor modifications, specifically the
addition of language to address modifications to the Facility. Id. at 4. The Parties also state that
the proposed Agreement would be for a ten-year period from the effective date.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petition is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application is also available on the
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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
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
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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 Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Chris Drake
Commission Secretary Manager Resource Optimization
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Greg Hesler
P.O. Box 83720 Senior VP General Counsel
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1411 E. Mission Ave., MSC-7
secretgUkpuc.idaho._og_v Spokane, WA 99202
chris.drake(a),avistacorp.com
greg.hesler&avistacorp.com
For the University:
Edith Pacillo
Senior Associate General Counsel
322 E. Front Street, 324 D
Boise, ID 83702
elpacillo(a,uidaho.edu
counsel(a),uidaho.edu
Gregory Adams
Richardson Adams, PLLC
515 N. 271h Street
Boise, ID 83702
greg(a,richardsonadams.com
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 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.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within 21 days of the service date
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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
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 2nd day of
January 2026.
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