20260714Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37098.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
July 14,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER AVISTA ) CASE NOS.AVU-E-26-08
CORPORATION'S APPLICATION FOR AN ) AVU-G-26-04
ACCOUNTING ORDER AUTHORIZING A )
CARRYING CHARGE ON BALANCES ) NOTICE OF APPLICATION
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY'S )
DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROGRAMS ) PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37098
On June 5, 2026, Avista Corporation, doing business as Avista Utilities, ("Company")
applied to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval to
incorporate a carrying charge ("Application"), at the rate of 4.0% for 2026 and to be effective
January 1,2026,that would be updated each year based on the newest annual rate approved by the
Commission, on the unamortized balances of the Company's Schedules 91 and 191 ("Energy
Efficiency Rider Adjustment—Idaho"). Application at 1-2.
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 represented as of May 2026, its
Schedule 91 demand-side management ("DSM") tariff rider maintained "an unamortized balance
of nearly$28.5 million,"which would continue to grow due to the current rate of recovery of 3.3%
that the Commission set in Order No. 37047.Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company stated that it will have to finance the
unamortized balance, which will cost the Company both debt and equity due to the length of time
for the proposed recovery, until rates return the amount of the balance to the Company. Id. The
Company believed that without the requested carrying charge,the Company would have to absorb
100% of the financing costs for DSM expenditures. Id. The Company believed that an approved
carrying charge would alleviate the financial pressure of the unrecovered balance of Schedule 91
and recognize that financing comes at a cost for the Company.Id. at 4.
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company represented that incorporating the
carrying charge in the Energy Efficiency Rider Adjustment — Idaho would be in line with DSM
tariffs that other Commission regulated utilities have set in place.Id. at 1.
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" and/or "GAS" icon,
select"Open Cases," and click on the case numbers 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 interested in filing written comments, must do so by August 4, 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.
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
'For the electric case,Case No.AVU-E-26-08.For the gas case,Case No.AVU-G-26-04.
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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 Anni Glogovac
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Shawn Bonfield
P.O. Box 83720 Avista Corporation
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 3727
secretgU&puc.idaho.gov 1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC 37
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
anni.glo og vackavistacorp.com
shawn.bonfieldgavi stacorp.com
AvistaDocketskavistacorp.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
August 18, 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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by August 4, 2026. The Company
must file any reply comments by August 18, 2026.
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
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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 14th day of
July 2026.
G
EDWARD LODGE, PR IDENT
JO_ R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
DAMN HA IE, COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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