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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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