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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260129Tariff Advice No. PAC-TAE-26-01.pdf RECEIVED January 29, 2026 IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN 1407 W.North Temple,Suite 330 POWER. Salt Lake City,UT 84116 A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP January 29, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC FILING Idaho Public Utilities Commission 11331 W. Chinden Blvd. Building 8 Suite 201A Boise, ID 83714 Attn: Commission Secretary Re: Tariff Case No. PAC-TAE-26-01 Modify Electric Service Schedule No. 21 —Low Income Weatherization Services PacifiCorp,d/b/a.Rocky Mountain Power(the"Company"),hereby submits Tariff Case No.PAC- TAE-26-01 for electronic filing with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission requesting authority to modify Electric Service Schedule No. 21 — Low Income Weatherization Services ("LIW Program")with an effective date of July 1, 2026. Attached hereto as Exhibit A are clean and legislative copies of the modified tariff sheets. Below is a summary of the sheets modified and a description of the changes to them. Fifth Revision of Sheet No. 21.3 Schedule 21 Low Income Weatherization Services Fourth Revision of Sheet No. 21.5 Schedule 21 Low Income Weatherization Services Second Revision of Sheet No. 21.6 Schedule 21 Low Income Weatherization Services Changes to Financial Assistance The current administrative fee structure was established in 2006, and has remained unchanged to the present day. Given the increases in administrative workload, project complexity with technology advancements, and other factors such as inflation since 2006, the Company proposes to increase the minimum administrative fee from $5 0 per job to $100 per job, and increase the maximum administrative payments for each tier by$150,as reflected in Exhibit A.These proposed increases will more accurately reflect current administrative efforts and ensure fair compensation for the time and resources required to manage each project efficiently. Additionally, the annual program cycle has been shifted to July 1st through June 30th to align with state agencies' program cycles. Changes to Energy Conservation Measures Currently, agencies that serve households under the LIW Program voluntarily provide energy education to customers. Agency auditors, crews, and inspectors each spend time voluntarily educating customers on the planned measures, reviewing basic energy-savings practices, distributing energy-saving pamphlets and kits,and demonstrating the operation of completed work while emphasizing the importance of routine maintenance, such as furnace filter replacement. The Company proposes to make energy education a required service under the LIW Program to ensure Idaho Public Utilities Commission January 29, 2026 Page 2 the information is made available to all participants. The Company will provide a $100 incentive to agencies for each educated household served under the LIW Program. Cost Effectiveness The proposed changes to the administrative fee structure and energy conservation measures are expected to have an inconsequential impact on the LIW Program's cost effectiveness. If you have questions regarding this filing,please contact me at(801) 220-4214. Sincerely, Michael S. Snow Manager, Regulatory Affairs Enclosures PROPOSED TARIFFS REDLINE VERSION _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP LP.U.C. No. 1 FeUFthFifth Revision of Sheet No.21.3 Canceling T-hirdFourth Revision of Sheet No.21.3 ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.21 -Continued B. Financial Assistance (Continued): 2. The Company will reimburse Agency for administrative costs based on 15% of Rocky Mountain Power's rebate on installed measures, not to exceed the following total administrative payment per building: Dwelling Units in Building Maximum Administrative Payment 1 to 4 $3-50500 5 to 10 $800950 11 to 15 $42W1350 16 to 20 $44001550 21 to 25 $46001750 26 to 30 $4SW1950 31+ $2-W2250 The minimum reimbursement will be $150 on homes with one or more Major Measure installed and$58-100 on homes without the installation of a Major Measure. 3. Agencies must invoice Company within 120 days of job completion. 4. A maximum of$300,000 in Company reimbursements will be available annually (April July 1 through June 30). Reimbursements related to health and safety measures are limited to 15% of the annual cost of total jobs performed by each agency. 5. Annual funding of $25,000 in total will be provided to Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership and SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency for conservation education. C. Energy Conservation Measures: Financial assistance will be provided based on the results of a cost effective analysis through a Department of Energy approved energy audit. The energy efficient measures eligible for funding must be installed in dwellings with permanently installed operable electric space heat except where noted. The electric space heating system must be designed to heat at least 5 1% of the home. All Major and Supplemental Measures indicated below may qualify for a company reimbursement when audit results indicate a measure has a Savings to Investment Ratio of 1.0 or greater. The energy efficient measures that may be eligible for funding are listed as follows: Major Measures—Electric Heating System Required: 1. Ceiling insulation up to R-48 for ceilings with less than R-30 in place. R-30 or better attics will not be further insulated. (Continued) Submitted Under AdN4ee Case No. PAC-TAE-26-0116 02 ISSUED: January 29, 2026 EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2026N4ar-eh 1,z016 _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP I.P.U.C.No. 1 T-hirdFourth Revision of Sheet No.21.5 Canceling SeeoudThird Revision of Sheet No. 21.5 ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.21 -Continued C. Energy Conservation Measures: (Continued) Supplemental Measures—Electric Heating System Required(continued) 6. Timed thermostats on centrally controlled multi-room heating/cooling systems except when used with heat pumps and Smart thermostats with occupancy sensors. Heat anticipating type thermostats for zonal electric resistance heating systems. 7. Electric furnace repair and replacement. 8. Ductless heat pumps. Additional Measures—No Electric Heating System Requirement: 1. Pipe insulation, energy efficient showerheads and aerators where electric water heaters are present. 2. Light emitting diodes (LED) and/or compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs applicable in all homes—Energy Star certified bulbs placed in fixtures that are on 2 hours or more per day. 3. LED light fixtures. 4. Existing Refrigerator with monitored results listed in the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance center database with a savings to investment ration of 1.0 or greater may be replaced with an Energy Star model. Replaced refrigerators must be removed and recycled in accordance with EPA guidelines. 5. Electric water heater repair and replacement. 6. Measures that promote health and safety related to electricity usage. 7. Energy education developed by Agencies will be provided to each household served through this tariff, and Agencies will receive a corresponding reimbursement of$100 per educated household. participating homes a st be included in the U.S. Department of EnergrS (Continued) Submitted Under Adviee Case No. PAC-TAE-26-0117 01 ISSUED: January 29, 2026'vember-27,2017 EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2026Feb z _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP I.P.U.C.No. 1 Firs Second Revision of Sheet No.21.6 Canceling Or-igitalFirst Revision of Sheet No. 21.6 ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.21 -(Continued) D. Provisions of Service for Energy Conservation Service to Low Income Customers: (Eentifmed) 1. Measures installed are intended to improve upon the electric efficiencies of participating homes and must be included in the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program available to Agency. 2. A DOE-approved energy audit must be completed by the Agency prior to installation of Major and Supplemental Measures. 3. Agency must qualify residential customers for assistance using the Federal low income guidelines. 4. Installation shall meet Federal, state and local building codes. 5. Measures installed under this schedule shall not receive financial incentives from other Company programs. 6. Agency shall inspect the installation to insure that the services meet or exceed required specifications. 7. Company may audit Agency weatherization and financial records and inspect the installations in dwellings of customers receiving services under this program 8. Company shall pay Agency the amount established under the terms of their contract when provisions of this schedule have been met. ELECTRIC SERVICE REGULATIONS: Service under this schedule is subject to the Electric Service Regulations of the Company on file with and approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, including future applicable amendments and additional regulations prescribed by regulatory authorities. Submitted Under A vieeCase No. PAC-TAE-26-0IPeeket No. E 06 10 Advice Lefler-" ISSUED: January 29, 2026 EFFECTIVE: July 1,2026ArA4-,28aT PROPOSED TARIFFS CLEAN VERSION _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP Fifth Revision of Sheet No. 21.3 I.P.U.C.No. 1 Canceling Fourth Revision of Sheet No. 21.3 ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.21 - Continued B. Financial Assistance (Continued): 2. The Company will reimburse Agency for administrative costs based on 15% of Rocky Mountain Power's rebate on installed measures, not to exceed the following total administrative payment per building: Dwelling Units in Building Maximum Administrative Payment 1 to 4 $500 5 to 10 $950 11 to 15 $1350 16 to 20 $1550 21 to 25 $1750 26 to 30 $1950 31+ $2250 The minimum reimbursement will be $150 on homes with one or more Major Measure installed and$100 on homes without the installation of a Major Measure. 3. Agencies must invoice Company within 120 days of job completion. 4. A maximum of$300,000 in Company reimbursements will be available annually(July 1 through June 30). Reimbursements related to health and safety measures are limited to 15%of the annual cost of total jobs performed by each agency. 5. Annual funding of $25,000 in total will be provided to Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership and SouthEastern Idaho Community Action Agency for conservation education. C. Energy Conservation Measures: Financial assistance will be provided based on the results of a cost effective analysis through a Department of Energy approved energy audit. The energy efficient measures eligible for funding must be installed in dwellings with permanently installed operable electric space heat except where noted. The electric space heating system must be designed to heat at least 5 1% of the home. All Major and Supplemental Measures indicated below may qualify for a company reimbursement when audit results indicate a measure has a Savings to Investment Ratio of 1.0 or greater. The energy efficient measures that may be eligible for funding are listed as follows: Major Measures—Electric Heating System Required: 1. Ceiling insulation up to R-48 for ceilings with less than R-30 in place. R-30 or better attics will not be further insulated. (Continued) Submitted Under Case No.PAC-TAE-26-01 ISSUED: January 29, 2026 EFFECTIVE: July 1,2026 _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP Fourth Revision of Sheet No. 21.5 I.P.U.C.No. 1 Canceling Third Revision of Sheet No. 21.5 ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.21 - Continued C. Energy Conservation Measures: (Continued) Supplemental Measures—Electric Heating System Required(continued) 6. Timed thermostats on centrally controlled multi-room heating/cooling systems except when used with heat pumps and Smart thermostats with occupancy sensors. Heat anticipating type thermostats for zonal electric resistance heating systems. 7. Electric furnace repair and replacement. 8. Ductless heat pumps. Additional Measures—No Electric Heating System Requirement: 1. Pipe insulation, energy efficient showerheads and aerators where electric water heaters are present. 2. Light emitting diodes (LED) and/or compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs applicable in all homes—Energy Star certified bulbs placed in fixtures that are on 2 hours or more per day. 3. LED light fixtures. 4. Existing Refrigerator with monitored results listed in the Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance center database with a savings to investment ration of 1.0 or greater may be replaced with an Energy Star model. Replaced refrigerators must be removed and recycled in accordance with EPA guidelines. 5. Electric water heater repair and replacement. 6. Measures that promote health and safety related to electricity usage. 7. Energy education developed by Agencies will be provided to each household served through this tariff, and Agencies will receive a corresponding reimbursement of$100 per educated household. (Continued) Submitted Under Case No.PAC-TAE-26-01 ISSUED: January 29, 2026 EFFECTIVE: July 1,2026 _ ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER A DIVISION OF PACIFICORP Second Revision of Sheet No. 21.6 I.P.U.C.No. 1 Canceling First Revision of Sheet No. 21.6 ELECTRIC SERVICE SCHEDULE NO.21—(Continued) D. Provisions of Service for Energy Conservation Service to Low Income Customers: 1. Measures installed are intended to improve upon the electric efficiencies of participating homes and must be included in the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program available to Agency. 2. A DOE-approved energy audit must be completed by the Agency prior to installation of Major and Supplemental Measures. 3. Agency must qualify residential customers for assistance using the Federal low income guidelines. 4. Installation shall meet Federal, state and local building codes. 5. Measures installed under this schedule shall not receive financial incentives from other Company programs. 6. Agency shall inspect the installation to insure that the services meet or exceed required specifications. 7. Company may audit Agency weatherization and financial records and inspect the installations in dwellings of customers receiving services under this program 8. Company shall pay Agency the amount established under the terms of their contract when provisions of this schedule have been met. ELECTRIC SERVICE REGULATIONS: Service under this schedule is subject to the Electric Service Regulations of the Company on file with and approved by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, including future applicable amendments and additional regulations prescribed by regulatory authorities. Submitted Under Case No.PAC-TAE-26-01 ISSUED: January 29, 2026 EFFECTIVE: July 1,2026