20260305Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36957.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 5,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-25-35
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR A )
PRUDENCE DETERMINATION OF HELLS ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
CANYON COMPLEX RELICENSING COSTS ) PROCEDURE
FROM JANUARY 1, 2016, THROUGH )
DECEMBER 31, 2025 ) ORDER NO. 36957
On December 24, 2025, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order designating its expenditures for Hells
Canyon Complex ("HCC") relicensing costs from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2025,
as prudently incurred("Application").
On January 23, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period. Order No. 36913. The
Commission granted intervention to the Industrial Customers of Idaho Power. Order No. 36924.
We now issue this Notice of Modified Procedure establishing written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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 by June 4, 2026. 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.pue.idaho.gov/. Click the
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"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 Lisa Lance
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Connie Aschenbrenner
P.O. Box 83720 Jessi Brady
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Idaho Power Company
secretM(d,puc.idaho.gov 1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
llancegidahopower.com
[e-mail]
j brady&idahopower.com
dockets(&,idahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
June 25, 2026.
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.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by June 4, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by June 25, 2026.
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 51h day of
March 2026.
EDWARD LODGE, PR „ DENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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