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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260511Petition to Intervene.pdf RECEIVED May 11, 2026 Austin Rueschhoff, ISB No. 10592 IDAHO PUBLIC Thorvald A. Nelson UTILITIES COMMISSION Richard A. Arnett HOLLAND&HART LLP 555 17th Street, Suite 3200 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 295-8000 Email: darueschhoff@hollandhart.com tnelson@hollandhart.com raarnett@hollandhart.com Attorneys for Micron Technology, Inc. BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-09 COMPANY AND PACIFICORP DB/A ) ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER'S ) PETITION TO INTERVENE APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATES OF ) OF MICRON TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY ) INC. FOR SEGMENT E-8 OF THE GATEWAY ) WEST 500-KV TRANSMISSION LINE ) Micron Technology, Inc. ("Micron"or"Intervenor"),pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Procedure 71 through 74,1 hereby petitions the Commission for leave to intervene and to appear and participate in this proceeding as a party, and as grounds therefore states: 1. The name and address of this Intervenor is: Micron Technology, Inc. c/o Austin Rueschhoff Thorvald A. Nelson Richard A. Arnett Holland&Hart LLP 555 17th Street, Suite 3200 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 295-8000 darueschhoff@hollandhart.com tnelson@hollandhart.com raarnett@hollandhart.com 1 Idaho Admin.Code 31.01.01.071—.074. 1 MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. PETITION TO INTERVENE IPC-E-26-09 Copies of all pleadings, production requests, production responses, Commission orders, and other documents should be provided to: Austin Rueschhoff Thorvald A. Nelson Richard A. Arnett Holland&Hart, LLP 555 17th Street, Suite 3200 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 295-8000 darueschhoff@hollandhart.com tnelson@hollandhart.com raamett@hollandhart.com And, for documents served electronically,please also add: aclee@hollandhart.com tlfriel@hollandhart.com 2. Micron receives electric utility services from Idaho Power Company ("Idaho Power" of "Company") as a Special Contract customer, taking service under Schedule 26 and Schedule 28. Micron is one of Idaho Power's largest customers. In this case, Idaho Power and PacifiCorp d/b/a Rocky Mountain Power seek a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity ("CPCN") permitting the commencement of construction for Segment E-8 of the Gateway West 500-kilovolt transmission line. 3. The proposed CPCN will have a direct impact on Micron's service reliability and rates for service. As a large customer, Micron has an interest in ensuring Idaho Power's electric service is reliable and rates are just and reasonable. Micron,therefore,has a"direct and substantial interest"in this proceeding.2 2 Idaho Admin. Code 31.01.01.071. 2 MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. PETITION TO INTERVENE IPC-E-26-09 4. Micron intends to participate herein as a party and, if necessary, to file comments, introduce evidence, cross-examine witnesses, call and examine witnesses, and be heard in argument. The nature and quantity of evidence Micron will introduce is dependent upon the nature and effect of other evidence in this proceeding. 5. Granting Micron's Petition to Intervene will not unduly broaden the issues,nor will it prejudice any party to this case. 6. Without the opportunity to intervene, Micron would be without adequate means to participate in this proceeding that will have a material impact on its electric service. WHEREFORE,Micron Technology,Inc.respectfully requests that the Commission grant its Petition to Intervene in this proceeding and to appear and participate in all matters as may be necessary and appropriate; and, if necessary, to present evidence, call and examine witnesses, present arguments and to otherwise fully participate in this proceeding. 3 MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. PETITION TO INTERVENE IPC-E-26-09 Respectfully submitted May 11, 2026. HOLLAND &HART, LLP By: ustin Rueschhoff, ISB No. 10592 Thorvald A. Nelson Richard A. Arnett 555 17th Street, Suite 3200 Denver, CO 80202 Telephone: (303) 295-8000 Email: darueschhoff@hollandhart.com tnelson@hollandhart.com raamett@hollandhart.com Attorneys for Micron Technology, Inc. 4 MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. PETITION TO INTERVENE IPC-E-26-09 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on May 11, 2026, a true and correct copy of the within and foregoing PETITION TO INTERVENE OF MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. IN CASE NO. IPC-E-26-09 was served in the manner shown to: Electronic Mail Idaho Power Company Lisa C. Lance Joseph Dallas Timothy Tatum PacifiCorp Connie Aschenbrenner 825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000 1221 West Idaho Street(83702) Portland, OR 97232 PO Box 70 joseph.dallas&pacificorp.com Boise, ID 83707-0070 lance&idahopwer.com Jana Saba dockets(aidahopower.com Rocky Mountain Power ttatumkidahopower.com 1407 West North Temple, Suite 330 caschenbrenner(d),idahopower.com Salt Lake City, UT 84116 j ana.sabakpacificorp.com Commission Staff Micron Technology, Inc. Monica Barrios-Sanchez Austin Rueschhoff Commission Secretary Thorvald A. Nelson Deputy Attorney General Richard A. Arnett Idaho Public Utilities Commission Holland& Hart, LLP P.O. Box 83720 555 17th Street, Suite 3200 Boise, ID 83720-0074 Denver, CO 80202 secretary(a puc.idaho.gov darueschhoff2hollandhart.com tnelson(a,hollandhart.com awj ensen(d),hollandhart.com raarnett(a,hollandhart.com aclee(ahollandhart.com tlfriel(a,hollandhart.com Idaho Irrigation Pumpers Association, Inc. Eric L. Olsen Lance Kaufinan, Ph.D. Echo Hawk& Olsen, PLLC 2623 NW Bluebell Place 505 Pershing Avenue, Suite 100 Corvallis, OR 97330 P.O. Box 6119 lance&aeginsi h Pocatello, ID 83205 elo(a,echohawk.com s/Tracy Friel 37888491_v1 5 MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC. PETITION TO INTERVENE IPC-E-26-09