20260421Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37013.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
April 21,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-05
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR A )
DETERMINATION OF 2025 DEMAND-SIDE ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
MANAGEMENT EXPENSES AS )
PRUDENTLY INCURRED ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37013
On March 13, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order designating expenditures of
$28,936,689 in Idaho Energy Efficiency Rider funds,and$8,939,724 of demand response program
incentives, for a total of$37,876,413, as prudently incurred demand-side management expenses
("Application"). Application at 1-2.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that in 2025 the Company spent $28,936,689 in Idaho
Energy Efficiency Rider funds and $8,939,724 in demand response program incentives funded
through base rates and annually tracked through the Power Cost Adjustment mechanism.Id. at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that during 2025 it saved
153,099 megawatt hours ("MWh") through its annual energy efficiency programs and savings
from Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Initiatives. Id. at 6. The Company represents that
overall, its savings from its energy efficiency portfolio experienced a year-over-year increase of
7,689 MWh. Id. at 7. Additionally, the Company represents that its energy efficiency portfolio
remains cost-effective with a Utility Cost Test ratio of 1.70, a Total Resource Cost ratio of 1.37,
and a Participant Cost Test ratio of 1.78.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company reports that it achieved a total non-
coincident demand reduction of 161 megawatts ("MW") from its demand response programs in
2025, out of an available capacity of 328 MW. Id. The Company represents that its demand
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response portfolio has a capacity exceeding 8.6% of the Company's all-time system peak load
available to respond to a"system peak load event" during summer months.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company reports energy savings of 28,371
MWh from the residential sector, 91,620 MWh from the commercial/industrial sector, and 5,400
MWh from the irrigation sector.Id. at 6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company's Demand Side Management 2025
Annual Report ("DSM 2025 Annual Report") that was filed with the Application describes the
Company's DSM strategies for 2026. Further, the DSM 2025 Annual report includes Supplement
1, which shows the cost-effectiveness tests for each program, and Supplement 2, which contains
program evaluations, reports, and surveys.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, the DSM 2025 Annual Report,
and supporting documentation are available for public inspection during regular business hours at
the Commission's office. These documents are 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 by July 14, 2026. Comments must be filed through the
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Commission's website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment
electronically, please access the Commission's website at hiip://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 Lisa Lance
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Riley Maloney
P.O. Box 83720 Mary Alice Taylor
Boise, ID 83720-0074 1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
secretgHgpuc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
llance(d),idahopower.com
dockets&idahopower.com
maloney(a),idahopower.com
mtaorkidahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 4, 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
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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 by July 14, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by August 4, 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 21St day of
April 2026.
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EDWARD LODGE, PRUDENT
JO R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HAKDIE, COMMISSIONER
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