20260204Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36925.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 4,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-25-23
POWER'S APPLICATION FOR AN )
ACCOUNTING ORDER RELATING TO THE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
2026 INTER-JURISDICTIONAL )
ALLOCATION PROTOCOL ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36925
On December 29, 2026, PacifiCorp, d/b/a Rocky Mountain Power ("Company") applied
to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order authorizing the
recording of a regulatory asset for the differences in costs and revenues between the expiring 2020
PacifiCorp Inter-Jurisdictional Allocation Protocol ("2020 Protocol") and the pending 2026
PacifiCorp Inter-Jurisdictional Allocation Protocol ("2026 Protocol") ("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 2020 Protocol expired on December 31, 2025,
and the 2026 Protocol is currently pending before the Commission Case No. PAC-E-25-14.
Application at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the 2020 Protocol provided a framework for
allocating costs among the states within the Company's service territory to correspond with
differing energy policies. Id. at 4. Through the 2026 Protocol, the Company seeks to establish a
cost-allocation methodology with state or regional resource portfolios to prevent cross-
subsidization among jurisdictions. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Washington Utilities and Transportation
Commission ("WUTC") has already approved the Washington 2026 PacifiCorp Inter-
Jurisdictional Allocation Protocol, which established a new allocation methodology effective
January 1, 2026, and allowed the Company to meet Washington-specific legal requirements. Id.
According to the Company, the WUTC's order coupled with the pendency of the 2026 Protocol
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"creates the potential for over- and/or under- allocation of certain costs until" the Commission
approves a new allocation methodology.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests authority to record a
regulatory asset for the temporary differences in costs and revenues due to the transition to a new
allocation methodology. Id. The requested deferral would match costs recovered from Idaho
ratepayers with the revised allocation of generation resources under the 2026 Protocol. Id. at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company estimates approximately $1.6
million, plus interest at the Commission-approved rate for deferred accounts, would be deferred
annually until the 2026 Protocol is approved and incorporated into Idaho rates. Id. at 7.
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 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
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http://www.pue.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
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 Data Request Response Center
Idaho Public Utilities Commission PacifiCorp
P.O. Box 83720 825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Portland, OR 97232
secretarykpuc.idaho._og_v datarequest&pacificorp.com
Mark Alder
Idaho Regulatory Affairs Manager
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
mark.alder&pacificorp.c om
Joe Dallas
Attorney
Rocky Mountain Power
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
[e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments 35
days of the service date of this Order.
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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
of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 35 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 41h day of
February 2026.
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