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Idaho Public Utilities Commission
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Boise, ID 83702-5918
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IPUC ls Set Data Request (l-10)
Please find enclosed Rocky Mountain Power's Responses to IPUC 1't Set Data Requests l-10.
Also provided are Attachments IPUC 2,3,5,6, 10-1, and 10-2.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
--Jsl-J. Ted Weston
Manager, Regulation
Enclosures
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30,2019
IPUC 1't Set Data Request 1
IPUC Data Request I
Please provide an explanation and evidence for the following (ref. Idaho Code $
6l-328 (3)):
(a) That the transaction is consistent with the public interest;
(b) That the cost and rates for supplying service will not be increased by reason of
such transaction; and
(c) That the applicant for such acquisition or transfer has the bona-fide intent and
financial ability to operate and maintain said property in the public service.
Response to IPUC Data Request 1
(a) Idaho Code $61-332 defines as its purpose: to promote harmony among and
between electric suppliers, prohibit pirating of consumers, discourage
duplication of electric facilities, and stabilize the territories and consumer
services of electric suppliers. The agreement between the city of Idaho Falls
and the Company was intended to meet this purpose, consistent with the
public interest.
(b) The purchase price is designed to compensate the Company for the investment
to serve those customers so as not to impact other customers.
(c) The city of Idaho Falls has been an electric supplier for decades and is
expected to continue to provide electric service to its customers.
Recordholder: Daniel Solander
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 i Rocky Mountain Power
May 30,2019
IPUC 1s Set Data Request 2
IPUC Data Request 2
Please provide legible maps showing the location(s) of facilities to be transferred
for both the Professional Way and Broadway locations.
Response to IPUC Data Request 2
Please refer to Attachment IPUC 2.
Recordholder: Marshall Payne
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30, 2019
IPUC 1't Set Data Request 3
IPUC Data Request 3
Please provide a scaled drawing of the area, or areas, containing the assets to be
transferred per the Company's Application. Include in the drawing: all property
lines, roadways, structures, and significant electrical equipment being
sold/purchased. Please title by rurme or identification tag those assets which are
being sold/purchased.
Response to IPUC Data Request 3
Please refer to Attachment IPUC 3
Recordholder: Marshall Payne
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30, 2019
IPUC I't Set Data Request 4
IPUC Data Request 4
Please list all assets being sold/purchased by identification tag, year in service,
installed valuation, and current book value.
Response to IPUC Data Request 4
Please refer to the Company's response to IPUC Data Request 5, specifically
Attachment IPUC 5 which includes spreadsheets showing the data requested.
Recordholder: Nathan Bailey
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30,2019
IPUC 1s Set Data Request 5
IPUC Data Request 5
Please provide the work papers, with all formulas intact, used to determine the
sale price for the assets shown in Exhibit A (Description of Assets Serving
Transferred Customers). Please provide the book value and depreciation of assets
with these work papers.
Response to IPUC Data Request 5
Please refer to Attachment IPUC 5 which includes spreadsheets showing how the
sales price was calculated for both Professional Way and Broadway. The sales
price is based on replacement cost less depreciation. Tab "Price" is a summary
and total calculation for the asset sale.
Recordholder: Nathan Bailey
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30, 2019
IPUC l't Set Data Request 6
IPUC Data Request 6
In Exhibit A & B you provide a twelve months revenue at 1670/o for Broadway in
the amount of $329. Please provide supporting documentation for these revenues.
Response to IPUC Data Request 6
Please refer to Attachment IPUC 6.
Recordholder: Tony Worthington
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30, 2019
IPUC 1't Set Data Request 7
IPUC Data Request 7
Please explain how customers will be, are being, or were notified of the proposed
transfer.
Response to IPUC Data Request 7
With respect to the Professional Way facilities, the customers made the transfer
request. With respect to the Broadway facilities, there is no customer, the meter is
inactive.
Recordholder: Jeffiey Barrett
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30,2019
IPUC l't Set Data Request 8
IPUC Data Request 8
Are additional transfers planned in the general vicinity of this proposed
transaction? [f so, please provide an explanation of potential transfers, location,
and when they may occur.
Response to IPUC Data Request 8
The Company is unaware of additional planned transfers in the general vicinity of
this transaction.
Recordholder: Jeffrey Barrett
Sponsor: Ted Weston
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30,2019
IPUC l't Set Data Request 9
IPUC Data Request 9
Please describe how the disposition of the assets in Exhibit A will be recorded for
accounting purposes. Please include applicable procedures and spreadsheets with
formulas intact and enabled.
Response to IPUC Data Request 9
The assets in Exhibit A will be retired at their net book value from the Company's
asset records. Please refer to the Company's response to IPUC Data Request 10,
specifically Attachment IPUC 10-1, tab "Journal Entries" and Attachment IPUC
l0-2 for how the disposition of the assets in Exhibit A will be recorded and the
formulas supporting the recording of disposition of assets from this sale.
Recordholder: Vince Harmsen
Sponsor: To Be Determined
PAC-E-19-06 / Rocky Mountain Power
May 30,2019
IPUC l't Set Data Request 10
IPUC Data Request 10
Please describe how the proceeds from this sale of assets will be recorded for
accounting purposes. Please include applicable procedures and spreadsheets with
formulas enabled.
Response to IPUC Data Request L0
Please refer to Attachment IPUC l0-1, tab "Journal Entries" (Professional Way
Sale in Place) and Attachment IPUC l0-2 (Broadway Sale in Place) for how the
proceeds from this sale will be recorded and the formulas supporting the
recording of proceeds from this sale.
Recordholder: Vince Harmsen
Sponsor: Ted Weston