20260507Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37038.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 7,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-26-07
POWER'S APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL )
OF UPDATED VARIABLE ENERGY PRICES ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
FOR QFs PURSUANT TO TERMS OF THE )
1992 AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN POWER ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37038
On April 16, 2026,Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp("Company")applied
to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the updated
Qualifying Facility("QF")variable energy price pursuant to the terms of the 1992 amendments to
certain Idaho QFs power purchase agreements ("Application"). The Company requested a July 1,
2026, effective date.
With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application and sets public comment
and Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Commission Order No. 29316 approved a revision
to the variable energy price for QFs holding certain power sales contracts, with an effective date
of July 1,2003. Application at 2. 13 of the revised QFs had Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
("PURPA") contracts with the Company that included a Commission approved 1992 Amendment
outlining a methodology used for determining the variable energy price component of the avoided
cost rate.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that of the 13 QF contracts originally subject to the
1992 Amendment, only one QF contract remains in effect. Id. The Company states that the Marsh
Valley Hydro contract is in effect through February 28, 2028.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that per the 1992 Amendment,the variable energy rate
is the sum of the Company's fuel costs and Colstrip variable operation and maintenance cost. Id.
The Company states that the average cost of fuel consumed at the Utah Division coal plants for
the calendar year 2025 was $39.47 per megawatt hour ("MWh"), and the variable operation and
maintenance expense set for Colstrip generating facility is $1.51 per MWh.
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NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company proposed the variable energy rate
applicable to deliveries from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, of$40.98 per MWh.Id. at 3.
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 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 within 21 days of the service date of this Order. 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
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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 Jana Saba
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Director of Regulation
P.O. Box 83720 1407 W. North Temple, Suite 310
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Salt Lake City,UT 84116
secretary&puc.idaho.gov jana.saba&Pacificorp.com
Joe Dallas
Senior Attorney
825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
j oseph.dallas(dpacificorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
28 days of the service date of this Order.
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 this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within 21 days of the service date
of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 28 days of the service date of
this Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 7th day of
May 2026.
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