20260309Notice_of_Application_Order_No_36960.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 9,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-03
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE 2032 ALL-SOURCE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS )
NOTICE OF INTERVENTION
DEADLINE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36960
On February 20, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the Company's draft 2032 All-
Source Request for Proposals ("RFP") for Peak Capacity & Energy Resources ("2032 RFP")
("Application").
On February 25, 2026, the Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc. petitioned to
intervene in the case. On February 27, 2026, the Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers
Coalition ("NIPPC") petitioned to intervene. NIPPC contacted the other parties proposing a
Modified Procedure schedule that included a cross-reply comment deadline after a public comment
deadline and before a Company reply deadline.
After hearing discussion from the parties and prospective parties concerning a procedural
schedule for the case at the Commission's March 3, 2026, Decision Meeting, we now issue this
Notice of Application; Notice of Intervention Deadline setting deadlines by which interested
persons may intervene;and Notice of Modified Procedure establishing written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the 2032 RFP is subject to the Commission's
Procedures for Soliciting Large-Supply-Side Resources ("Solicitation Procedures"), detailed in
Order No. 36898. Application at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that recent regulatory filings
for resource procurement have included system reliability assessments updated from the 2025
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integrated resource plan("IRP"), identifying an incremental perfect capacity deficit of at least 200
megawatts in 2031 and 2032. Id. at 2-3. The 2032 RFP seeks bids from all resource types with a
commercial operation date between April 1, 2031, and May 31, 2032. Id. at 5.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposes identifying an initial
shortlist of bids based on a screening process that includes a price and non-price evaluation. Id.
The Company would then use modeling tools from its IRP to identify the least-cost, least-risk
portfolio from the initial shortlist. Id. at 6. Next, the Company would perform a reliability
assessment and additional risk analysis of the selected portfolio to develop the final shortlist prior
to a contract negotiation period. Id. at 6-7.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company requests Commission approval of
the 2032 RFP by April 24, 2026, to provide sufficient time for bid submission and evaluation. 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 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
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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:
Donovan Walker Tim Tatum
Lead Counsel Connie Aschenbrenner
Idaho Power Company Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street(83702) 1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70 P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707 Boise, Idaho 83707
dwalker(d),idahopower.com ttatumgidahopower.com
docketsgidahopower.com caschenbrennergidahopower.com
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 by April 8, 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.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.
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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 Donovan Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Tim Tatum
P.O. Box 83720 Connie Aschenbrenner
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Idaho Power Company
secretary(apuc.idaho.gov 1221 West Idaho Street(83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, Idaho 83707
dwalker&idahopower.com
dockets(d),idahopower.com
ttatumgidahopower.com
[e-mail]
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all parties must file any cross-reply comments
by April 13, 2026.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
April 15, 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 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 this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do must do so by April 8,
2026. Additionally, parties interested in filing comments in reply to previously filed comments
must do so by April 13, 2026. The Company must file any reply comments by April 15, 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.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 91h day of
March 2026.
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