20260519Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: ERIKA K. MELANSON
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: MAY 19, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S PETITION TO
UPDATE THE COLSTRIP-RELATED ADJUSTABLE PORTION OF
AVOIDED COST RATES FOR EXISTING PURPA CONTRACTS; CASE
NO. IPC-E-26-14.
On May 1,2026,Idaho Power Company("Company")petitioned the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission("Commission")requesting an update to the Colstrip-related adjustable portion of the
published avoided cost rates for existing Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act ("PURPA")
contracts ("Petition"). The Company requested a July 1, 2026, effective date.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff("Staff') recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Petition and
Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing a 21-day, public comment deadline, followed by a 7-
day, reply comment deadline.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Petition and Notice of Modified Procedure,
establishing a 21-day, public comment deadline, followed by a 7-day, reply comment deadline?
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Erika K. Nielanson
Deputy Attorney General
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