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LISA D. NOROSTROTI'I
Lead Counsel
lnordstrcm0ldahooower.com
September 17,2020
VIA ELECTRONIC FILING
Jan Noriyuki, Secretary
ldaho Public Utilities Commission
11331 W. Chinden Blvd., Suite 201-A
Boise, ldaho 83714
Re Case No. IPC-E-20-33
!n the Matter of the Application of ldaho power company for Authority to
Revise the Energy Efficiency Rider, Tariff Schedule g.t
ldaho Power company's Responses to the First production Request of the
lndustrial Customers of ldaho Power
Dear Ms. Noriyuki:
Attached for electronic filing, pursuant to Order No. 34602, is ldaho power
Company's Responses to the First Production Request of the lndustrial Customers ofldaho Power, Nos. 1 through 8.
lf you have any questions about the attached document, please do not hesitate tocontact me.
Very truly yours,
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Lisa D. Nordstrom
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Attachment
LISA D. NORDSTROM (lSB No. 5733)
ldaho Power Company
1221 West ldaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ldaho 83707
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
lnord strom@ida hopower. com
Attorney for ldaho Power Company
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLIGATION
OF IDAHO POWER COMPANY FOR
AUTHORITY TO REVISE THE ENERGY
EFFICIENCY RIDER, TARIFF SCHEDULE
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CASE NO. IPC-E-20-33
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S
RESPONSE TO THE FIRST
PRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE
INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF
IDAHO POWER
COMES NOW, ldaho Power Company ('ldaho Power" or "Company"), and in
response to the First Production Request of the Industrial Customers of ldaho Power
Company dated August 27 ,2020, herewith submits the following information:
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 1
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO..1": Please provide copies of atl of the
Company's responses to data requests from the IPUC Staff (or any other party) in this
matter. Please include responses to informal as well as formal requests and oral as well
as written requests.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 1: There have been no
other exchanges of information. As a matter of course, copies of Idaho power,s
responses to all parties' discovery requests in this case will be provided to lndustrial
Customers of ldaho Power Company (.l0lp).
The response to this Request is sponsored by Stephanie Buckner, Executive
Assistant, ldaho Power Company.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 2
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 2: Please provide minutes (including
copies of all hand-out materials) from the EEAG meetings referenced in paragraph 11 of
the Company's application.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 2: PIEASE SEE
Attachments 1 and 2 for the Energy Efficiency Advisory Group ('EEAG) meeting notes
from the May 6 and August 5, 2020 EEAG meetings.l Both meetings were held virtually
so no handouts were provided, but at the August 5th meeting the Company presented
two slides specific to the Energy Efficiency Rider balance, included as Attachment 3.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Quentin Nesbitt, Customer
Research & Analysis Leader, ldaho Power Company.
1 EEAG meeting notes are the Company's summary of the quarterly EEAG meeting including
EEAG member attendance, additional guests and presenters and a summary of topics and discussion.
The Company distributes the meeting notes to EEAG members in advance of the next EEAG meeting for
review and confirmation the notes accurately summarize the prior meeting. Additionally, the Company
also publishes the meeting notes as part of its Demand-Side Management Annual Report - Supplement
2: Evaluation. The May 6,202A meeting notes were reviewed by EEAG members at the August 5, 2020
meeting, and the August 5,2020 meeting notes will be reviewed at the November 2020 EEAG meeting.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER.3
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 3: Please provide all interna! workpapers
and other documents that the company has relied upon or created to support its
requested increase in the EE rider.
REsPoNsE.To REQUEST FoR PRoDUcfloN No. s: prease see the
attachments provided for this response.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Paul Goralski, Regulatory Analyst,
ldaho Power Company.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FTRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 4
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 4: Please document when the Company
first became aware of the need for an increase in the Energy Efficiency rider and
explain in narrative form what steps the company has taken to avoid the need for such
an increase.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 4: The Company monitors
the Energy Efficiency Rider ("Rider") balance monthly. As highlighted in the Energy
Efficiency Advisory Group ('EEAG') meeting notes from May 2020 (provided as
Attachment 1 to ldaho Power's Response to lClP's Request No. 2), the Company first
discussed the trend in the Rider balance with the EEAG in May 2020. While the
Company endeavors to match Rider collection with Demand-Side Management ("DSM")
expenses, in a given period, collection may be greater than or less than actual DSM
expenses incurred to deliver cost-effective energy efficiency to ldaho Power customers.
ldaho Power remains committed to pursue cost-effective energy efficiency,
irrespective of the Rider balance, and therefore has not taken steps to avoid the need
for an increase.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Connie Aschenbrenner, Rate
Design Senior Manager, ldaho Power Company.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OFTHE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 5
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 5: lt appears from the table at page 2 of
the Company's application that the Energy Efficiency Rider over collected from the
ratepayers in the years 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018 (assumed) and 2019. Please
explain and document why that trend of overcollections has been reversed to the tune
of requiring an increase in the rider from 2.75o/o to 3.10%
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 5: The Energy Efficiency
Rider ("Rider") is a balancing account and ldaho Power endeavors to match Rider
collection with Demand-Side Management ("DSM") expenses. Collections exceeding
expenses are carried forward to use for future years' DSM expenses, as well as accrue
interest to the benefit of customers. ln recent years, ldaho Power requested a Rider
collection adjustment from 4 percent to 3.75 percent in 2017 and requested an
additional reduction in the collection from 3.75 percent to 2.75 percent in 2019. In each
of these cases, the Company sought to better align funding with expenses and
requested a Rider collection percentage based on forecasted funding and expenditures.
As noted in the Company's Application,2 energy efficiency incentive expense for 2019
through July 2020 exceeded projections by approximately $18 million due to higher
acquisition of cost-effective energy efficiency, as compared to the incentive expense
level projected at the time of the Company's request to reduce collection lo 2.75
percent.
ln the Company's filing, it recommended near-term action to increase Rider
collection to 3.10 percent to mitigate increases in under-collection by closely matching
2 ln the Matter of the Application of ldaho Power Company for Authority fo Reyise the Energy
Efficiency Rider, Tariff Schedule 97, Case No. IPC-E-20-33, p. 4.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 6
the increase in Rider collection with the Boardman-related rate reduction.3 The near-
term action does not increase customers' overall bills, and affords the Company time to
update a longer-term analysis of energy savings targets and evaluate a Rider collection
percentage which better aligns funding with energy efficiency expenses.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Connie Aschenbrenner, Rate
Design Senior Manager, ldaho Power Company.
e ln the Mafter of ldaho Power Company's Application for Authoity to Decrease /fs Rafes for
Etectric Seruice for Cosls Assocrated with the Boardman Power Plant, Case No. ]PC-E-20-32, p. 1.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER. T
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 6: Reference the table on page 2 of the
Application. For each row with a Rider percentage associated with a case number
please provide:
A) The annual Rider revenue collected at that percentage level.
B) The annual expenditures corresponding to the time period referenced in
uA.'
C) The beginning and ending balance in the Rider Account for each time
period.
D) The amount of Rider funds transferred to, or from the pCA.
RESPONSE To REQuEsr FoR pRoDUcToN No. 6: ptease see the
attachment provided with this request, which shows the beginning balance, accrued
interest, funding, expenses, PCA transfers, and ending balance for the ldaho Energy
Efficiency Rider ("ldaho Rider'') by year from 2002 through 2019. The attachment also
footnotes if there was a corresponding change in the Rider for that year as listed in the
chart on page 2 of the Application. Because the Rider collection percentages were
changed mid-year, years when changes occurred reflect a blending of the collection
percentage.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Quentin Nesbit, Customer
Research & Analysis Leader, ldaho Power Company.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE ]NDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 8
REQUEST FOR PBODUCTION NO. 7: Page 3 of the Application states, "At the
end of July 2002, the account had an under-collected balance of approximately $9.1
million and, without adjustment, the Rider balancing account is estimated to have an
under-collected balance of approximately $17 million at the end of 2021 based on a low
energy efficiency savings case (low-case") forecast scenario, and $22.7 million under-
collected under a high energy efficiency savings case ("high-case") forecast s@nario."
Please provide al! results, workpapers in electronic format with functioning formulae,
input and output data with sources, and detail all assumptions for the current under-
collection and forecasted under-collection at the end of 202'1. Please provide this for
both the "low-case" and "high-case".
RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 7: Please see the
attachments provided for the Company's Response to Request for Production No. 3.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Paul Goralski, Regulatory Analyst,
ldaho Power Company.
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCT]ON
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER.9
REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION NO. 8: Page 4 of the Application states the
Company's long-term forecast will be able to update two key inputs; (1) the
incorporation of "UTC' cost-effectiveness screening, and (2) the 2021 lRp over the next
several months. lnc Case lPc-E-20-1s Company witness Goralski states:
Changes to the cost-effectiveness test for energy efficiency will be carried
out ov_er the 2020 program year to synchronize witn the Company's annual-planning cycle. The Company is in the process of implementing t-he UCT asthe primary perspective as it moves into the 2021 IRP planning cycle.
[Goralski, Direct Testimony, lpC_E-20_,15, at p. 16.]
Will the Company use the Alternative Costs developed/synchronized in the
'UTC" cost-effectiveness test calculations from the yet-to-be finalized 201g lRp or the
not-yet-developed 2020 IRP in determining EE cost effectiveness? Please explain fully.
RESPONSE TO REQUEST, FOR PRODUCTION NO. 8: As described in
Supplement 1: Cost-Effecffveness, ldaho Power freezes assumptions and inputs for its
cost-effectiveness calculations when budgets and goals are established for the next
calendar year. Idaho Power uses the DSM avoided costs, discount rate, and escalation
rate from the most recently acknowledged IRP at the time assumptions were frozen to
calculate the cost-effectiveness ratios. These assumptions and inputs are presented to
the Energy Efficiency Advisory Group each year.
For the 2A20 DSM program year, cost-effectiveness reporting will be based on
the DSM avoided costs from the 2017 lRP. Because the 2019 lRp was not
acknowledged before the Company started preparing the 2O2l program year in August
2020, ldaho Power will use the 2017 DSM avoided costs to calculate 2021 program
year cost-effectiveness,
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 10
The Company assumes the question references the not-yet-developed 2021 lRP,
which will utilize the Utility cost Test as the primary perspective for costeffectiveness.
Avoided costs from the 2021 IRP will be utilized in the development of budgets and
goals for the following calendar year once it has been acknowledged by the
Commission.
The response to this Request is sponsored by Quentin Nesbitt, Customer
Research & Analysis Leader, ldaho Power Company.
DATED at Boise, ldaho, this 17th day of September 2020
X*!(,'a.+,.^,
LISA D. NORDSTROM
Attorney for ldaho Power ComPanY
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTION
REOUEST OF THE INDUSTRTAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWER - 11
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on the 17th day of September 202a, t served a true and
9O1PCI COPY Of IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO iHC FIRSTPRODUCTION REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWERupon the following named parties by the method indicated below, and addressed to thefollowing:
Commission Staff
Edward Jewell
Deputy Attomey General
11331 W. Chinden Btvd., Suite 201-A
Boise, ldaho 83714
P.O. Box 8372A
Boise, ldaho 83720-001 4
_ Hand Delivered
_U.S. Mail
_Overnight Mail_FAXX Email edward.iewql!@ouc.idaho.oov
lndustrial Customerc of ldaho power
Peter J. Richardson
RICHARDSON ADAMS, PLLC
515 North 27th Street (83702)
P.O. Box7218
Boise, ldaho 83707
_Hand Delivered_ U.S. Mail
_Overnight Mail_FAXX Email [e-mail]
Dr. Don Reading
6070 Hill Road
Boise, ldaho 83703
_Hand Delivered
U.S. Mail
_Overnight Mail_FAXX Email [e-mail]
Stephanie Buckner,Executive Assistant
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSE TO THE FIRST PRODUCTIONREQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF IDAHO POWEN - TZ
BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
GASE NO. IPC-E-20-33
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 1 TO REQUEST NO. 2
IDAHO POWER GOMPANY'S RESPONSES TO FIRST
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF
IDAHO POWER
Energy Effrciency Advisory Group (EEAG)
Notes dated May 6tr,2020
Webinar
Present:
Steve Hubble-City of Boise
Wl Gehl-Community Action Partnership Assoc of ldaho
Pete Pengilly*-ldaho Power
Diego Rivas-Northwest Energy Coalition
Conn ie Aschenbrenner-ldaho Power
Don Strickler-Simplot
Ben Oiloldaho Conservation League
Katie PegarrOffice of Energy & Mineral Resources
Anna Kim-Public Utility Commission of Oregon
Tina Jayaweera-Northwest power & Conservation
Council
Not Present:
Stacey Donohue-tdaho Public Utitities Commission
Haley Falconer{ity of Boise
JiM HaII-WAFD
Sid Enrin-ldaho lrrigation Pumpers Association
Selena O'Neal-Ada County
Gumts and Presenters*:
Quentin Nesbitt.-ldaho Power
Tracey Burtch'-ldaho Power
Andrea Simmonsen*-ldaho power
Chad Severson-ldaho Power
Donn English-ldaho Public Utitities Commission
Paul Goralski-ldaho Power
Theresa Drake-ldaho Power
Annie Meyer-ldaho Power
Brad lverson-Long-ldaho Public Utilities Com mission
Brittany Nixon-ldaho Power
Note Takers:
Shawn Lovewell (ldaho Power) with Kathy yi (tdaho power)
Meeting Facilitator: Rosemary Curtin
Meeting Convened at 9:00am
Ro.semary convened the meeting with introductions. There were no comments or concerns regarding the February136 notes. Quentin stated that ldaho Power is planning on holding a workshop to discuss options for incorporatingenergy efficiency into the Integrated Resource Plan (lRP). This workshop wili be comprised of interestedmembers from the EEAG, Integrated Resource PlanningAdvisory Committee (IRpAi), ura *r" company,s LoadForecasting department. The appropriate venue for queitions and comments regarding "n"rgy efficiency in the2021 IRP will be during that workshop.
9:10 am-First Quarter Savings & Financial Re.sults-Pete Pengilly
pete provided portfolio energy savings and expenses, savings amounts by sector, and the Oregon and ldaho Rider
balances ttrough March 3l{2}2}.fhrr. **, comment rigarding the current balances of the rider. Connie
stated that as oTright now, the company has not addressed the percentage currently collectedin the rider' At the
time the percentage was decrease aio i.lSbthere was evidenc-e that it was an appropriatereduction. As we all
know, foiecastinjcan be difficult, and the company paid out a couple of large commercial/industrial incentives
which lowered the rider balance. The company is mindful of the impact of increasing rates during the current
economic environment. The group further disiussed and some EEAG member's comments are that the company
needs to address the rider balfuce and the preference would be to do it sooner rather than later. The longer the
company waits the more it will potentiallyhave to increase the percentage to covel the shortfall. Connie staled
that at the next EEAG meeting we will pian to discuss further. One member stated that on the
commerciallindustrial side, businesses are in dire financial situations so there could be a reduction in funding for
capital projects.
pete reviewed the information that Theresa Drake had sent out in an email showing how COVID-I9 has impacted
the company,s programs. The decisions that have been made align with the Governor's stay-at-home order and
Rebound Idaho.
g:30 am commerciaulndustriau Irrigation Programs--Quentin Nesbitt
euentin provided updates and year-to-date savings for the commercial, industrial, ry{ in]Satio} programs' He
uiro prouid.d program p"rforman"e data for Corn'mercial Energl-saving Kits. Small Business Direct Install, and
the iohort pro3rcIr. He provided an update on enrollments for Flex Peak and Inigation Peak, the company's
demand response programs.
9:50 am- Residentisl Programs-Andrea Simmonsen
Andrea provided preliminary year-to-date energy savings by program and customer participation. She provided an
update on ttre nigirt lights thaiwere discussed ut ilr" f.btuury EEAG meeting. As a reminder,-the night lights are a
gL* *uy for thJcompany to engage and start conversationi with customers about energy efficiency. Duringour
iast meeiing a suggestion wu, ,idi to make it clear on the night light, that it is an LED. Andrea stated that all
,"* tigtrtr ihut uilord"red will have that information on them and she showed a picture of how that will look'
Because there are still some night lights in stock that won't have that message, an educational card will be
included with the light in a reusable bag'
Andrea provided an update on all the residential programs. The program specialist fo1lhe Weatherization
programs is working with project Share to update guld"lin*. and help coordinate additional federal funding that
will help customers avoid potential disconnections due to current economic condilions. The company is working
on a special project to reach out to customers via telephone to obtain email address and/or numbers for texting'
nuring that calienergy efficiency questions can be addressed, programs introduced, and energy savings tips can
be provided.
EEAG thanked Andrea for the updates. It was mentioned it is understandable that there is a reduction in projects
and participation. There *rs u ro-r"nt about advocating at the federal level to make sure there is enough money
io .upport "n rgy savings and how we need to work together to find a way to recoup ener$/ savings in the future
Theresa thanked the ,n"itU"r for the suggestions and stated that she could take these comments offline and will
follow up.
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10:12 am- Marketing Overview-Tracey Burtch
Jlacey-provided an update on the types of energy e{fic.r.ency marketing the company is doing during CoVID-I9.Ale(s have been posted. to thecompany's webfrge indicating that programs could be impacted and social mediaposts shared tips for residential and business customers. rheEnery'@work newsletter was delivered to customersand provided eners/ tips for business's-dealing with ptential struiA,rYwns. The commercial/industrial trainingswere postponed but the company is looking into an online format.
10: 18 am-Wrap/Up Discussion.
Thank you, I think this went very well. You all navigated the online experience well.
Thank you for providing this meeting online, it went well and thanks for condensing. Thanks to everyone formaking the adj ustments.
There is going to be a large inffease in federal financial assistance. we are hoping to receive those funds in May.
I think this format went well. I do like the marketing focus on tips especially for businesses as they are seeingfinancial impacts. I like the suggestion of looking fo'r titeral r,,,iJin!?rirtance. My position was funded by agrant from the DOE l0yrs ago.
Thank y.olfor putting this together' I like the webinars being shorter/more numerous. I found today,s material tobe very informative.
I am excited for the opportunity in June to participate in potential study and IRp workshop. congrats to pete onhis upcoming retirement.
I appreciate the sho(er webinars and congrats to pete. I'll miss having you around.
Thanks to the Idaho Power team for being flexible and showing us how CoVID-I9 has impacted you.
Congrats to Pete on your retirement.
Pete thanked everyone for their time and comments regarding his retirement. The next meeting is scheduled forAugust 5th,2020.
10:30am Meeting Adjourned
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BEFORE THE
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
cAsE NO. IPC-E-20'33
IDAHO POWER COMPANY
ATTACHMENT 2TO REQUEST NO. 2
IDAHO POWER COMPANY'S RESPONSES TO FIRST
REQUEST OF THE INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS OF
IDAHO POWER
Energy Elliciency Advisory Group (EEAG)
8tsD020
Via WebEx
Present:
Brad lverson-Long-ldaho Public Utilities Commission
Wil Gehl-Community Action Partnership Assoc of
Idaho
Haley Falconer{ity of Boise
Diego Rivas-Northwest Enerry Coal ition
Anna Kim-Public Utility Commission of Oregon
Connie Aschenbrenner*-ldaho Power
Quentin Nesbitt-ldaho Power
Don Strickler-Simplot
Ben Otto-ldaho Conservation League
Katie Pegan-Office of Energy & Mineral Resources
Lynn Tominaga-ldaho Irrigation pumpers
Association
Tina Jayaweera-Northwest Power & Conservation
Council
Not Present:
Stacey Donohue-Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Jim Hall-Wafd
Sid Erwin-ldaho Inigation Pumpers Association
Selena O'Neal-Ada County
Guests and Presenters*:
Quentin Nesbitt*-ldaho Power
Tracey Burtch*-ldaho Power
Andrea Simmonsen*-ldaho Power
Shawna Potter*-ldaho Power
Juliet Petersen*-ldaho Power
Chad Severson-Idaho Power
Erik Olson-Office of Energy & Mineral Resources
Mindi Shodeen-ldaho Power
Cheryl Paoli-ldaho Power
Chellie Jensen-Idaho Power
Paul Goralski-ldaho Power
Theresa Drake *-ldaho Power
Annie Meyer*-ldaho Power
Randy ThornJdaho Power
Steve Hubble-City of Boise
Donn English-ldaho Public Utilities Commission
Shelley Martin-ldaho Power
Denise Humphreys-ldaho Power
Krista West-ldaho Power
Sheree Willhite-ldaho Power
Note Takers:
Shawn Lovewell (ldatro Power) with Kathy yi* (tdaho power)
Meeting Facilitator: Rosemary Curtin
Meeting Convened at 9:05 am
Rosemary started the meeting with the introductions of EEAG members.
9:05 am-May Meeting Notes-Announcements*Theresa Drake, Connie Aschenbrenner
Theresa updated the group on the leadership transitions in the Customer Relations and Enerry Efficiency
Oepartment. Juliet pJtersin is the new Commercial, Industrial, and Irrigation Leader. With the recent retir€ment
orir.t" pengilly, euentin Nesbitt has assumed the role of Customer Research & Analysis Leader. Shawna Potter
is the new {esidential Leader while Billie McWinn is on a temporary duty assignment as a Regional Customer
Relations Manager at the Canyon Operations Center.
Connie provided an update ofthe Idaho Rider balance. In June of20l9,the rider percentage was decreased from
3.75%toZ.|So/o.AsofJune 30,z)z},theRiderbalanceisinadeficitofapproximately$8.2million.
The company is working on its 2021 budget. It is also working towards incorporating the Utility Cost Test into its
cost effectiveness of pro"grams. connie r"irino"o the group that due to the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (lRP)
delays, the 2021IRP DSM working group has been delayed'
There were questions and comments about the ongoing rider balance fluctuations, some EEAG members support
u iong"r-t"rm view of the rider balance for customlr .tuUitity. Quentin commented that predicting the number of
proleits and incentive amounts for the Commercial/lndustrial programs can be a challenge. As you can see from
the current Rider balance, it is not affecting participation or the company's efforts in pursuing all cost-effective
energy efficiency. One member raised a concern tliat a deficit balance could result in a limit to funding future
.n"rfr efficiency acquisition and decreased enerry savings and going forward it would be better to err on the side
of over collection in the Rider with mechanisms in place for retuming customer money if needed. One member
commented that they agreed with the over collection of Rider funds and acknowledged that this deficit isn't
hindering Idaho PoweJfrom pursuing cost-effective energy efficiency-. There was a question about programmatic
change tlmelines and the r"".ntty coilpleted Potential Study results. Quentin stated that upcoming presentations
*oul-d .ou., upcoming changes ihat will impact programs.'Connie added that the company intends to schedule a
workshop to siecifically uaai"s energy efflrciency *A tnt potential study for interested members of EEAG and
IRPAC,
9:42 am-f,'uture Impacts to Programs-Kathy Yi
Kathy,s presentation focused on impacts to programs in2021. She covered cost+ffectiveness assumptions and
impacts io residential and commercial/indusirial/irrigation programs. She asked the group for their feedback on a
future presentation of the low-income programs billing analysit and evaluations. The consensus was that this
would be a valuable Presentation.
Kathy provided an overview of the three Energr Efficiency Kits and the two Buy-Down offelngs; Simple Steps,
smart bavings and Energy Efficient Lighting.In 2021 enirgy savings for LED lightbulbs in the kits will be
reduced sifficantly atll tne first yearl Idaio Power is proposing to sunset the Mail by Request Kits in its
current format. The New Customer Kit is not cost effective,'but the company thinks there is-opportunity to offer it
in a different format. Energy savings for the Student Kits are custom calculated based on information provided by
students, parents, and teacf,ers. Thise will still be offered but they could be impacted by an uncertain school year
due to COVID.
Bonneville power Administration (BpA) is ending the Simple Steps, Smart Savings program on September 30,
2020. The residential programs presentation will cover the next steps.
Kathy next highlighted the Cohort offerings and Irrigation Menu within the commercial, Industrial, and Irrigation
p.glrr. peiistJnce is a major assumption within the Cohort offering. Employees leave the company;
equi"p-ent changes which can impact cost effectiveness. The company will continue to monitor this program' The
Irrigation Efficiency program may still be cost effective because of the custom projects' The prescriptive or menu
offiing has been imiaciia by nir savings assumptions. The company will still provide this program and is still
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actively participating with the RTF on measure savings assumptions. There isn't a specific timeline when thiswork will be complete' Idaho Power along withother utilities are gathering ru.tord. ru*.ylnformation and theintent ofthat data will be used to inform risearch. It is an ongoing;rojectl
There were questions and comments around water savings associated with the Imigation progftlms and how thoseare considered non-enerry benefits, using less water means less electricity is usedior pu,i.,pr] on, membercommented that they would like to see the water savings message highlighted i";;;idttics and as aneducational component. one member asked if savingr}.o, a cupituiproJ"ct that origin;;e [o* the cohort couldbe allocated to the cohort, Quentin answered that co[ort savinss is reported within ti'e Custom offering. Amember suggested the company continue to look at the kit o. !iu.u*uy method of delivery io keep enlrgr savingshigh.
10222 am C&I&I Programs-Iuliet petersen
Juliet provided updates and year-to-date savings for the commercial, industrial, and inigation programs. sheupdated the group on CovlD'I9 impacts and adaptations to programs. She highlightedihe New constructionprogram and Retrofits and requested feedback from EEAG on proposea changis.
The commercial New Construction program has experienced a decrease in enerry savings compared to this timelast year and based on the number of projects in the pipeline. The team is exploring ways to increase participationin this program. one opportunity that has been identifred is an increase to the profJssional assistance incentive.This incentive is available for the third-party architect or engineer who supports the participant in the appticationprocess' This incentive is separate from the project incentivJand does noiimpact tdp;l;pant incentive. Julietused MentiMeter to obtain feedback and suggestions from EEAG members.
There were questions regarding the current state of the commercial new construction market during covlD and ifthe company has seen changes in the market and in participation in the program. The program specialistanswered that there doe-sn't appear to be any disruption in new constructioi. There couldie impacts in the futurein how the curent building spaces are utilized. Thlre may be less new construction and more remodeling ofexisting spaces.
Juliet asked the group- "How long do you think the trial period should last to evaluate effectiveness ofchanges?',
o The majority of EEAG members preferred a l2-month timeframe.
Several EEAG members commented that it will take time to communicate these changes to the architect andengineers and support the l2-month timeframe.
Feedbaek from EEAG members- "Proposed changes to the new construction program.',
r Seeing no slowdown ofpeople moving.to ldaho. Getting these buildings built correctly the first time iskey. We can't count on building codes in the residential-sector to ensure conservation.
o several members commented that this was a "good idea" and that it's important to track the impact /evaluate the program.
r I'd be interested in the professional feedback on a flat incentive for the professional assistance vs basedon a percentage.
The-Retrofit program participation has seen a decline in projects submitted. part of this decline could be due tocovlD- l 9 impacts. Severat peer utilities have temporarily increased their incentives for their lighting programs.
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Idaho power is proposing a temporary increase to drive participation. Juliet highlighted the measures that are
being considered. tlcreaii"g irJ"rtir"r on a short-term iasis will allow the company to pause and evaluate the
impict of the changes and Jhare those with EEAG before a permanent change is implemented'
Juliet asked the group .,What feedback do you have about the proposed changes to the retrolits lighting
program?"
. The standard ofthe IpUC is to "pursue all cost-effective enerry efficiency." Ifyou can increase the
incentive and remain cost effective, then the standard requires this
. I think that testing various option on a temporary basis is reasonable. It could help to identifu more long-
term opportunities and help with short term challenges
. No objection but a lot of this lighting is going to happen anyway. Will need to consider the role of the
markets vs. the Program
. The length of time could drive people based on "expiring deal"
11:00 am Residential Programs-Andrea simmonsen/shawna Potter
Andrea provided preliminary year-to-date energy savings by program. and customer participation' Several
progru*r that require ,ite uisits; Energ;r House-balls, nori Bn"tgv Audits, Multifamily Direct Install, have been
impacted by COVID-I9. Idaho'po*"ii, still taking tirose enrollmints and will foltow-up with customers when it
becomes safe to do so. wil Gehl provided an updaie on weatherization and the agencies that provide that service'
They are reprioritizing their work in areas wheie it is safe to do so. Their main concern is the health and safety of
their clients.
The slide from the May EEAG meeting that highlights the programs impacted by COVID-I9 was reviewed' A
question was asked irit " ro*p*y has"consideied-using nMt oata for virtual energy audits or explored that
possibility due to COVIO, Andrea answered that some-companies have started doing that and she is collecting
data on the mechanics of that technolory. One EEAG *"mb", encouraged the company 1o lt- into this
oppornrnity and not U" p"i oif UV it o.;-*tro don't participqe b_ut ,1ft.r, focus on the early adopters and use that
to lncourage other whomay be hesitant to participate in virnral audits.
Normally this time of year, our Education & Outreach EnergSl Advisors would be visiting local senior centers to
proria" in-p"r.on eOucationat events. Due to COVID-19, the company needed to come up with different ways to
reach these customers. Working with the coordinators and directors of different senior centers, the Energr
Advisors assembled giveaway 6ags at home and dropped them off at senior centers in lieu of hosting in-person
events.
The company also added a new line on the AC Cool Credit posrcard that reminds customers to let Idaho Power
know ifthey tuur..".ntty fr"Jtn.i, air conditioners replaced or serviced. The company has received positive
feedback from customers.
Shawna provided an update on the Shade Tree offering. The spring and fall events for 2020 have been cancelled
due to COVID-19. T#;;og; specialist is researchi-ng options for next year. She also provided an update on the
Educational Distributions: Welcome Kits, Student ge *ts, and the Energy Savin-gs Kits.(mail-by-request kits)'
As was mentioned in [uity'r presentation, the Welcome Kits may not ba cost effective in202l' With school
attendance uncertainty;;;iain'logistics will need to be addressed, which could impact the Student EE kits
offering. As Kathy reniewed in hJr presentation, the Energy Savings Kits will not be cost effective next year'
Because of this, the company is proposing to sunset the Eiirgy Savings Kits offering with aplan to offer a last
push in October usinju iorir*d. ste as["a EEAG for ideas on language the company could use to promote this'
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One member suggested the "last chance" tactic is effective because people are incented by not wanting to miss outon an opportunity.
Shawna informed the group that Bonneville Power Administration (BpA) is ending the Simple Steps, SmartSavings program as of September 30, 2020. Idaho Power's Energy ifficient Lightilg progr; will'be impacted.In Kathy's presentation,-she mentioned how lighting savings haJecreased wtrict ls-wtryipa ir ending thisprogram- She also mentioned that showerhead savings weri recently deactivated by the itegional TechnicalForum, so there is no savings that Idaho Power can claim for those. Idaho Power is exploriijalternatives to thisprogram. There were questions and comments about cost effectiveness of a local program uJ tn" cost sharing of aregional program. one member commented that they are glad to see Idaho Poweipuisuing a possible replacementfor this program.
llz47 am Marketing-Tracey Burtch/Annie Meyer
Tracey and Annie updated the group on the marketing efforts the company is pursuing while also beingempathetic to our customers during COVID-19.
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ngwTip Tuesday dlsign was impllmented to focus-on saving
:nergy and money while we all spend more time in the home. The company also promoted a summer contestbetween July24-August 2 within My Account. As of this presentation,ir,.i" rr*d been approximately 7300entries and a lot of positive customer feedback. The company also transitioned the nusiness iip, on social mediato focus on training opportunities that are available.
12:00 pm Wrap-up/Open l)iscussion
r Will the evaluation presentation happen at the November meeting or later? euentin answered that hasn,tbeen decided, he was looking for feedback at this time.
o I do like the shorter meetings. Today's meeting content good. Having a small break would have beenhelpful.
. I agree, I do like the shorter meetings.
Quentin thankcd the group for their participation and feedback. The next EEAG meeting will be ThursdayNovember l2e.
12:00 pm Meeting Adjourned
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