20260923Notice_of_Telephoinc_Hearing_Order_No_37180.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
September 23,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-21
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
AUTHORIZATION OF THE PROPOSED ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
TRANSACTION BETWEEN IDAHO POWER ) PROCEDURE
COMPANY AND OREGON TRAIL )
ELECTRIC CONSUMERS COOPERATIVE, ) NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC
INC. FOR THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF ) CUSTOMER HEARING
SERVICE TERRITORY )
ORDER NO. 37480
On June 30, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of the proposed transaction between
the Company and Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative, Inc. ("OTEC") (collectively, the
"Parties")providing for the sale and transfer of the Company's Oregon service territory to OTEC
("Application").
On August 13, 2026, the Commission issued a Notice of Application and Notice of
Intervention Deadline, setting a deadline for interested parties to file a petition to intervene. Order
No. 37129. No petitions to intervene were filed.
With this Order we set public comment and Company reply deadlines and schedule a
telephonic customer hearing at which customers and interested members of the public may testify
before the Commission.
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
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written comments, must do so by December 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
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 Donovan Walker
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Tim Tatum
P.O. Box 83720 1221 West Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702-0074 P.O. Box 70
secretarykpuc.idaho.gov Boise, Idaho 833707
dwalker(k idahopower.com
ttatumkidahopower.com
dockets&idahopower.com
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company must file any reply comments by
December 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
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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.
NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a telephonic customer
hearing on this matter on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, starting at 4:00 P.M. and ending at
7:00 P.M. (local time), or after all customer testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
To participate,please visit teams.live.com and click on the "Join a meeting" option.Next,
type 225 871 298 0441 in the Meeting ID window. Then type ik9j6xC7 in the Meeting Passcode
window.
To participate over the phone, please call 1-208-985-2810 and enter meeting number 433
809 590#when prompted.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that depending on the attendance and public interest,
the Commission may impose a five (5) minute cap on each individual's testimony to ensure that
all interested persons have an opportunity to present their positions on the record. Additionally,
interested persons who have lengthy testimony are encouraged to file their full testimony—or the
portion exceeding the time limitin accordance with the public comment instructions.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the telephonic hearing will meet the accessibility
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Persons needing the help of a sign language
interpreter or other assistance to participate in or to understand testimony and argument at a public
hearing may ask the Commission to provide a sign language interpreter or other assistance at the
hearing. The request for assistance must be received at least five (5) working days before the
hearing by contacting the Commission Secretary at:
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 83720
BOISE, IDAHO 83702
[phone] (Telephone)
[phone] (FAX)
secretary�,puc.Idaho.gov
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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 December 4, 2026. The
Company must file any reply comments by December 18, 2026.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a telephonic customer hearing will be held on Tuesday,
December 15,2026, starting at 4:00 P.M. and ending at 7:00 P.M. (local time),or after all customer
testimony has been taken, whichever comes first.
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 23rd day of
September 2026.
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EDWARD LODGE, PIVSIDENT
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J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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ATTEST:
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Commission Secretary
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