20261006Decision Memo.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER HARDIE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL
FROM: ERIKA K. MELANSON
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DATE: OCTOBER 6, 2026
SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR
AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH A REVISED MARGINAL COST-BASED
ENERGY PRICING FRAMEWORK; CASE NO. IPC-E-26-26.
On September 11, 2026, Idaho Power Company ("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting approval of a revised marginal cost-based
energy pricing framework applicable to customers taking service under a marginal cost-based
energy rate ("Application"). The Company requested an order by February 26, 2027.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Commission Staff ("Staff') recommends that the Commission issue a Notice of
Application and Notice of Intervention Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Intervention
Deadline establishing a 21-day intervention period?
E ' a K. elanson
Deputy Attorney General
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