20260831Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_37145.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
August 31,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE IDAHO ) CASE NO. ITC-E-26-15
HYDROELECTRIC POWER PRODUCERS )
TRUST'S PETITION FOR IDAHO POWER ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
COMPANY TO REDUCE ITS OPERATION ) PROCEDURE
AND MAINTENANCE CHARGES )
APPLICABLE TO SCHEDULE 72, ) ORDER NO. 37145
GENERATOR INTERCONNECTIONS TO )
PURPA QUALIFYING FACILITY SELLERS )
On May 19, 2026, the Idaho Hydroelectric Power Producers Trust ("IdaHydro" or
"Petitioner") petitioned the Idaho Public Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting to
update Idaho Power Company's ("Company") operation and maintenance charges applicable to
Schedule 72, generator interconnections to Public Utilities Regulatory Act qualifying facilities
sellers ("Schedule 72")to actual costs ("Petition").
On July 13, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Petition and Notice of Intervention
Deadline, setting a deadline for interested parties to file a petition to intervene. Order No. 37097.
Intervention was granted to Idaho Power Company. Order No. 37128.
With this Order we set public comment and Petitioner reply deadlines.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE HEREBY 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 October 15, 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
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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.
For the Idaho Public Utilities For the Petitioner:
Commission:
Commission Secretary Tom Arkoosh
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Nicholas Erekson
P.O. Box 83720 Arkoosh Law Offices
Boise, ID 83702-0074 913 W. River St., Suite 450
secretar a,puc.idaho._og_v P.O. Box 2900
Boise, ID 83701
tom.arkoo shkarkoo sh.com
nick.erekson(a),akoosh.com
erin.cecilkarkoosh.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Petitioner must file any reply comments by
November 5, 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.
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ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by October 15,2026.The Petitioner
must file any reply comments by November 5, 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
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 31St day of
August 2026.
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EDWARD LODGE, PR IDENT
J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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DAYN HA DIE, COMMISSIONER
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