20260916Notice_of_Application_Order_No_37168.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 16,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-24
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 TELOCASET WIND POWER ) PROCEDURE
PARTNERS,LLC )
ORDER NO. 37168
On August 25, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving the Third Amendment
("Third Amendment") to the Power Purchase Agreement ("PPA") between the Company and
Telocaset Wind Power Partners, LLC ("Seller"), which would extend the term of the PPA and
update the pricing schedule ("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 Commission approved the 20-year PPA between
the Company and Seller for the purchase and sale of energy generated at the Elkhorn Wind Park
("Facility") in 2007. Application at 2. The initial term of the PPA is scheduled to expire on
December 31, 2027.Id.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that, through the Third Amendment, the Company
seeks a five-year extension of the term of the PPA to help mitigate capacity deficits beginning in
2028.Id. at 3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that according to the Company, the Third
Amendment's updated per megawatt-hour base rate compares favorably to potential alternative
resources and to the prices in effect at the end of the PPA's initial term. Id. The Company also
believes the fact that the Facility is an existing project without development risks, the operational
history, and the Seller's Lifespan Assessment Study add value to the Third Amendment.Id. at 3-
4.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Third Amendment provides the Company an
option to extend the PPA for an additional five years under terms to be negotiated prior to the
scheduled expiration of the Third Amendment on December 31, 2032.Id. at 4.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company states that the conditions,
performance obligations, rates, and other terms of the PPA would remain intact, except as
expressly provided in the Third Amendment.Id. at 4.
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.
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 November 12, 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
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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 that 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 that 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 Idaho Power Company
P.O. Box 83720 1121 West Idaho Street(83702)
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretM(d),puc.idaho.gov Boise, ID 83707
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YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
December 3, 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 November 12, 2026. The
Company must file any reply comments by December 3, 2026.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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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.
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16th day of
September 2026.
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