20260624Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37074.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 24,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-16
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE ENERGY SALES ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
AGREEMENT WITH BOISE PROJECT )
BOARD OF CONTROL FOR THE SALE AND ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM ) PROCEDURE
THE MORA DROP SMALL )
HYDROELECTRIC FACILITY ) ORDER NO. 37074
On May 29, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the Replacement Energy Sales
Agreement("ESA")between the Company and Boise Project Board of Control (`Boise Project"),
under which Boise Project sells and the Company purchases electric energy generated by the Mora
Drop Small Hydroelectric Facility ("Facility"), which is a Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act
("PURPA") Qualifying Facility("QF") located in Kuna, Idaho. The Company requested an order
be issued approving or denying the ESA by September 15, 2026.
With this Order we issue notice of the Company's Application and set public comment and
Company reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Facility is a 1.9 megawatt("MW") QF currently
operating under a 2006 ESA between the Company and Riverside Hydro, L.L.C. ("Riverside"),
which has been amended three times to update energy pricing and Net Energy Amount adjustment
provisions. Application at 2.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the existing ESA expires on September 15, 2026,
coinciding with the planned transfer of facility ownership from Riverside to Boise Project. Id. at
2-3. To replace the expiring agreement, the Company and Boise Project executed a new ESA on
May 14, 2026, under which the Company will purchase the facility's energy for a new 20-year
term at non-levelized rates calculated for a QF in the Seasonal Hydro category pursuant to the
Surrogate Avoided Resource ("SAW') avoided cost methodology as set in Case No. IPC-E-26-02,
Order No. 36974.Id. at 3.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37074 1

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed ESA incorporates provisions required
under PURPA, FERC regulations, and Commission orders, including monthly energy production
estimates subject to the 90/110 firmness standard and a five-day advance notice process for
revising estimated energy deliveries.Id. at 5-6.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed ESA also includes updated
modification provisions consistent with recent Commission directives and establishes procedures
for maintaining Seasonal Hydro status. Id. at 7-8. To qualify, at least 55% of annual energy
production must occur during June, July, and August, with the Company conducting annual
reviews and periodic eligibility tests. Id. at 9. Failure to meet these requirements could result in
recalculated payments or reclassification to non-seasonal hydro pricing.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that because the Facility is already interconnected and
operating, the replacement ESA largely relies on existing interconnection arrangements and
operational information, while allowing the Company to request updates as needed. Id. at 10. The
seller will remain responsible for applicable interconnection and operational charges, and the
Facility must maintain its designated network resource status to comply with transmission and
FERC requirements. Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed ESA will become effective only upon
approval by the Commission and a determination that the Company's payments under the ESA are
prudently incurred for ratemaking purposes.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and proposed ESA are available
for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. The Application
and proposed ESA are 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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37074 2

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 within 21 days of the service date of this Order. 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.
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37074 3

For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Company:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Lisa C. Lance
P.O. Box 83720 IPC Dockets
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Energy Contracts
secretarykpuc.idaho. og_v 1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
dwalkernidahopower.com
llance gidahopower.com
energycontractskidahopower.com
dockets&idahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments within
28 days of the service date of this Order.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so within 21 days of the service date
of this Order. The Company must file any reply comments within 28 days of the service date of
this Order.
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
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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37074 4

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 24th day of
June, 2026.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PR F19IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
do i a a n c h e z
Commission Secretary
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