20260316Amended_Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_36964.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 16,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF AVISTA ) CASE NO. AVU-E-26-01
CORPORATION'S APPLICATION TO )
INCREASE ITS SCHEDULE 91 ENERGY ) ORDER VACATING COMMENT
EFFICIENCY TARIFF RIDER ) DEADLINES
ADJUSTMENT )
AMENDED NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 36964
On February 13, 2026, Avista Corporation, dba Avista Utilities ("Company") applied to
the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting authority to increase its
LP.U.C.No.28, Schedule 91,"Energy Efficiency Rider Adjustment"rates by approximately 7.4%,
effective May 1, 2026.
On March 5,2026,the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing written comment deadlines. Order No. 36953.At the Commission's March
12,2026,Decision Meeting,upon further consideration of the procedural schedule and the amount
of the Company's requested rate increase, Commission Staff ("Staff') submitted a memo
recommending we vacate and reset the comment deadlines to provide additional time for public
input.
The Commission now issues this Order Vacating Comment Deadlines and Amended
Notice of Modified Procedure reestablishing written comment deadlines.
AMENDED 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
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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 10, 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.
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 Anni Glogovac
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Shawn Bonfield
P.O. Box 83720 Avista Corporation
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 3727, MSC 33
secretaakpuc.idaho.gov 1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
anni.glo og vac(abavistacorp.com
shawn.bonfieldgavistacorp.com
AvistaDockets(ibavistacorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
April 17, 2026.
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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 the comment deadlines established in Order No. 36953
are vacated.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by April 10, 2026. The
Company must file any reply comments by April 17, 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 16th day of
March 2026.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PR VDENT
R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
'IYAYN HA IE, OMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
M c o nchez
Commission Secretary
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