20260121Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36908.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
January 21,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-01
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE SECOND ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AMENDMENT OF THE FIRM ENERGY )
SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDAHO ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
POWER COMPANY AND CYCLE ) PROCEDURE
HORSESHOE BEND WIND,LLC )
ORDER NO. 36908
On January 12, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting the Commission issue an order approving the
Second Amendment to the Firm Energy Sales Agreement ("FESA") between the Company and
Cycle Horseshoe Bend Wind, LLC ("CHBW") ("Application").
We now issue this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing
written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company entered the Commission-approved
FESA for the purchase of energy produced by the Horseshoe Bend Wind Park ("Facility") with
CHBW's successor in interest in 2004. Application at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in 2014, the Commission approved the First
Amendment to the FESA, which modified Avoided Energy Cost determinations under the
agreement.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that CHBW was assigned its successor in interest's
rights and responsibilities under the FESA in 2017. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the FESA will reach the end of its 20-year term in
February 2026, making the proposed Second Amendment to the FESA necessary to implement
2026 published avoided cost pricing in conformance with Order No. 29391. Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests the Commission process the
Application without issuing a Notice of Application or Notice of Modified Procedure.Id. at 4. The
Company represents that approval of the Second Amendment to the FESA is a time-sensitive issue.
Id. The Company requested the Commission issue an order"as soon as possible."Id.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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
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 an expedited
version of Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 13 and 201-204,
IDAPA 31.01.01.13 and 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 7 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.
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 Public Utilities For Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lisa Lance
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretarykpuc.idaho.-og_v Boise, Idaho 83707
dwalker(a),idahopower.com
llance(a,idahopower.com
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
14 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 an expedited version
of Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do within 7 days
of the service date of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 14 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36908 3

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 2I't day of
January 2026.
EDWARD LODGE, P IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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