20260625Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37077.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
June 25,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-12
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
TO THE POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT )
BETWEEN IDAHO POWER COMPANY ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
AND USG OREGON, LLC ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37077
On April 15, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the Third Amendment
("Amendment") to the Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") between the Company and USG
Oregon, LLC ("Seller") for the Neal Hot Springs geothermal project("Application").
The Commission now issues this Notice of Application and Notice of Modified Procedure
establishing written comment deadlines.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Company's proposed Amendment to the PPA
would provide pricing for January 1, 2037, through the completion date of the agreement's initial
25-year term on February 28, 2038, a period that was inadvertently omitted from the current
pricing schedule. Application at 1-3. The Company and the Seller agreed upon 2037 and 2038
pricing as determined by applying an escalation rate consistent with that used to establish pricing
for the preceding years.Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represents that the Amendment
would have no material effect on other agreement terms, including performance requirements.Id.
at 1.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and attachments are available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission's office. These documents 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.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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 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
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37077 2

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 Donovan E. Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Camille Christen
P.O. Box 83720 Idaho Power Company
Boise, ID 83702-0074 1121 West Idaho Street (83702)
secretgUkpuc.idaho.gov P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
dwalkergidahopower.com
cchri stengidahopower.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. 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
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 25th day of
June 2026.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PR_ IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAYN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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