20260609Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: ERIKA K. MELANSON
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: JUNE 9, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER'S APPLICATION
FOR APPROVAL OF THE ASSET TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER AND THE CITY OF IDAHO FALLS-5TH
WAY; CASE NO. PAC-E-26-09.
On May 13, 2026, Rocky Mountain Power, a division of PacifiCorp ("Company") applied
to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of an Asset
Transfer Agreement("Agreement")between the Company and the City of Idaho Falls("City") for
the City to purchase certain electric facilities currently owned and used by the Company to supply
electric service to a customer. .
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff("Staff') recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application,
Notice of Telephonic Public Hearing , and Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing a July 10,
2026,public comment deadline, a July 17, 2026, reply comment deadline, and a telephonic public
hearing scheduled at a date and time determined by the Commission.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application, Notice of Telephonic Public
Hearing , and Notice of Modified Procedure, establishing a July 10, 2026, public comment
deadline, a July 17, 2026, reply comment deadline, and a telephonic public hearing scheduled at a
date and time determined by the Commission?
Eri a K. Melanson
Deputy Attorney General
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