20260213Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36934.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
February 13,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF CLEARWATER ) CASE NO. C01-E-26-01
POWER COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE COMPANY'S 2026 ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
IDAHO WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN )
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
DEADLINE
ORDER NO. 36934
On January 20, 2026, Clearwater Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho
Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting that the Commission issue an order
approving its 2026 Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Plan("2026 WMP"),in accordance with Idaho Code
§ 61-1801, et seq. ("Wildfire Standard of Care Act"), and the guidelines established in Case No.
GNR-E-25-02.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and sets deadlines by which
interested persons may intervene.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company's 2026 WMP outlines a set of
strategies, programs, and activities—supported by goals and performance measures—designed to
reduce fire-related risk in the near term while allowing for ongoing future improvement. 2026
WMP at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that as the Company implements the 2026 WMP and
gains operational experience, and as new data or technologies become available, the Company's
mitigation practices will be regularly reviewed, evaluated, and enhanced.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's 2026 WMP addresses key areas
such as vegetation management, asset inspection, system maintenance, recloser setting protocols,
communications, and service restoration. Id. The 2026 WMP also establishes roles and
responsibilities, identifies performance metrics and mitigation gaps, and includes processes for
auditing and approving the plan. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's 2026 WMP outlines initiatives
aimed at reducing the risk of wildfires caused by electrical equipment. Id. The 2026 WMP also
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considers the specific characteristics of the Company's service territory, including terrain, climate
conditions, infrastructure, grid design, and wildfire exposure. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's 2026 WMP is available for public
inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Company's 2026 WMP
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 INTERVENTION DEADLINE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter to
obtain parties' rights of participation must file a Petition to Intervene with the Commission
pursuant to this Commission's Rules of Procedure 72 and 73, IDAPA 31.01.01.072 and -.073.
Persons who wish to intervene as a party must file a Petition to Intervene no later than
twenty-one(21)days after the date of service of this Order. Such persons shall also provide the
Commission Secretary with their email address to facilitate further communications. After the
intervention deadline runs,the Commission Secretary shall issue a Notice of Parties that identifies
the parties and assigns exhibit numbers to each party. Once the Notice of Parties has issued,
Commission Staff shall informally confer with the Company and any intervening parties about
how to further process this case and shall then report back to the Commission on a proposed case
schedule.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons who would like to present their views
without parties' rights of participation and cross-examination do not have to intervene but may
present their views by submitting written comments to the Commission.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the following people are designated as the
Company's representatives in this matter:
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Sonyalee R. Nutsch Bob Pierce
CLEMENTS, BROWN, & McNICHOLS, P.A Chief Operating Officer
321 131h Street 4230 Hatwai Road
P.O. Box 1510 Lewiston, ID 83501
Lewiston, ID 83501 rdpierce&clearwaterpower.com
snutschgclbrmc.com
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that persons desiring to intervene in this matter must file a
Petition to Intervene no later than twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Order. Once
the deadline has passed, the Commission Secretary shall prepare and issue a Notice of Parties.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that,after the Notice of Parties has issued, Commission Staff
shall confer with the parties regarding a procedural schedule for this matter including,if necessary,
a hearing in this matter.
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 13ffi day of
February, 2026.
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