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Home My WebLink About20260616Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37070.pdf Office of the Secretary Service Date June 16,2026 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN ) CASE NO. PAC-E-26-09 POWERS'S APPLICATION FOR ) APPROVAL OF THE ASSET TRANSFER ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROCKY ) MOUNTAIN POWER AND THE CITY OF ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED IDAHO FALLS 5TH WAY ) PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37070 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 one customer("Application"). With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application, set public comment and Company reply deadlines, and set a public telephonic customer hearing. BACKGROUND The Service Allocation Agreement, as approved by the Commission on December 5,2017, and updated on March 2, 2026, authorizes the transfer of a customer's electric service from one utility to another, provided that the acquiring utility compensates the serving utility for both lost revenues and the distribution facilities used to provide service to that customer. Application at 2- 3. Under the terms of the Agreement,the Company and the City agreed that compensation for lost revenues would be calculated as 167%of the customer's total electric billings during the preceding twelve-month service period. Id. at 3. The Agreement further requires the acquiring utility to purchase any poles, wires, crossarms, insulators, guy wires, and other facilities that are no longer necessary for the serving utility to provide electric service to that customer.Id. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37070 1 NOTICE OF APPLICATION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a customer has requested their electric service be transferred to the City, and the Company notified the customer that it had entered into an Agreement to facilitate the transfer.Id. Per the terms of the Agreement,the Company and the City agreed to transfer the customer's electric service to the City, and the City agreed to purchase the facilities identified in Exhibit A to the Agreement, which was submitted as Confidential Attachment No. 1 to the Application.Id. 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 by July 10, 2026. 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 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. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37070 2 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 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 Joe Dallas P.O. Box 83720 1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330 Boise, ID 83702-0074 Salt Lake City,UT 84116 secretM(d),puc.idaho.gov jana.saba(&,Pacificorp.com Joseph.Dallas&pacificorp.com For the City: Idaho Falls City Power Bear Prairie 140 South Capital Avenue Box 50220 Idaho Falls, ID 83405 YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by July 17, 2026. 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. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37070 3 NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will conduct a public telephonic customer hearing in this matter on Tuesday,July 14,2026,beginning at 11:00 a.m. (MDT),and ending at 11:30 a.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first. The purpose of the telephonic customer hearing is to take testimony from members of the public and customers of the Company. To participate, interested persons can call 1-208-985-2810 shortly before the designated time, and enter the conference number 365 385 606#when prompted. Those planning to testify are encouraged to start calling in to the hearing at about 10:50 a.m. (MDT) on July 14, 2026. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language interpreter or other assistance to participate in or to understand testimony at a public hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the hearing. The request for assistance must be received at least five working days before the hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at: IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION P.O. BOX 83720 BOISE, ID 83720-0074 (208) 334-0338 (Telephone) (208) 334-3762 (Fax) s ecretary(kpuc.Idaho.gov ORDER IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by July 10, 2026. The Company must file any reply comments by July 17, 2026. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission will hold a public telephonic customer hearing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (MDT) and ending at 11:30 a.m., or after all customer testimony has been taken,whichever comes first. 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 NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37070 4 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 16th day of June, 2026. G EDWARD LODGE, PR IDENT JO_ R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER DAMN HA IE, COMMISSIONER ATTEST: o i a anchez Commission Secretary IALegaRELECTRIC\PAC-E-26-09_5th Way\orders\PACE2609_ntc_app_mod_CH_em.docx NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING ORDER NO. 37070 5