20261021Notice_of_Modified_Procedure_Order_No_37204.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 21,2026
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF IDAHO POWER ) CASE NO. IPC-E-26-27
COMPANY'S APPLICATION FOR )
APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO THE ) NOTICE OF MODIFIED
COMPANY'S INTERCONNECTION RULES ) PROCEDURE
FOR CUSTOMER DISTRIBUTED ENERGY )
RESOURCES, SCHEDULE 68 ) ORDER NO. 37204
On September 25, 2026, Idaho Power Company("Company") applied to the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission ("Commission") requesting an order approving proposed modifications to
its Schedule 68, Interconnections to Customer Distributed Energy Resources ("Schedule 68") for
rules and procedures governing customer-owned distributed energy resource interconnections
("Application"). The Company requests an order approving the proposed modifications by
December 31, 2026.
The Commission now issues this Notice of Modified Procedure establishing written
comment 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 November 19, 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 MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37204 1

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 Lisa C. Lance
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Megan Goicoechea Allen
P.O. Box 83720 Tim Tatum
Boise, ID 83702-0074 Connie Aschenbrenner
secretgU(d),puc.idaho.gov Mary Alice Taylor
Idaho Power Company
1121 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
llance&idahopower.com
mgoicoecheaallen(a,idahopower.com
ttatum&idahopower.com
caschenbrenner(a,idahopower.com
mtaor&idahopower.com
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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.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 37204 2

ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application be processed under Modified Procedure.
Persons interested in submitting written comments must do so by November 19, 2026. The
Company must file any reply comments by December 3, 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. 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 21St day of
October 2026.
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J R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER
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