20231031MIN.pdf

IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
MINUTES OF DECISION MEETING
October 31, 2023 – 1:30 p.m.

In attendance was Commissioner Eric Anderson, Commissioner John R. Hammond, Jr. and
Commissioner Edward Lodge. Commissioner Anderson called the meeting to order.
The first order of business was ADPOTION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED AGENDA for October
31, 2023.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion under Idaho Code § 74-204, to amend the agenda as proposed,
removing Item No. 10 under the CONSENT AGENDA, Michael Duval’s October 31, 2023, Decision
Memorandum re: In the Matter of Rocky Mountain Power’s Application to Complete the Study
Review Phase of the Costs and Benefits of On-Site Customer Generation; Case No. PAC-E-23-17. A
vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.
The next order of business was APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE PREVIOUS MEETING on
October 24, 2023. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.
The next order of business was CONSENT AGENDA:
2. Action Item: Adam Triplett’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of the
Renewal of the Telecommunication Relay Service Fund (TRS) Administrator’s Contract.
3. Action Item: Adam Triplett’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of the
Renewal of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Administrator’s Contract.
4. Action Item: Adam Triplett’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of
Idaho Power Company’s Annual Compliance Filing to Update the Load and Gas Forecasts in the
Incremental Cost Integrated Resource Plan Avoided Cost Model; Case No. IPC-E-23-25.
5. Action Item: Johan E. Kalala-Kasanda’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the
Matter of Fremont Telcom Co.’s Application for Approval of the Idaho Broadband Equipment Tax
Credit for the Year 2022; Case No. FRC-T-23-01.
6. Action Item: Johan E. Kalala-Kasanda’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the
Matter of Fremont Telcom Co.’s Application for Approval of the Idaho Broadband Equipment Tax
Credit for the Year 2022; Case No. FRE-T-23-01.
7. Action Item: Joseph Terry’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of the
Application of Idaho Power Company for an Order Authorizing up to $600,000,000 Aggregate
Principal Amount at any Onte Time Outstanding of Unsecured Borrowings; Case No. IPC-E-23-26.
8. Action Item: Chris Burdin’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of the
Application of Idaho Power Company for Authority to Increase Its Rates and Charges for Electric
Service in the State of Idaho; Case No. IPC-E-23-11.
9. Action Item: Dayn Hardie’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of
Avista’s Application for an Accounting Order to Modify Its Power Cost Adjustment Mechanism to
Account for Costs Associated with Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Allowances; Case No.
AVU-E-23-04.
10. Action Item: Dayn Hardie’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of
Rocky Mountain Power’s Proposed Changes to Electric Service Regulation No. 12; Case No. PAC-
E-23-21.
11. Action Item: Dayn Hardie’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: In the Matter of
Falls Water Co., Inc.’s Application for the Authority to Increase Its Rates and Charges for Water
Service in the State of Idaho; Case No. FLS-W-23-01.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to approve Staff’s recommendations for Items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10 and 11 under the Consent Agenda. A vote was taken on the motion and it carried unanimously.
The next order of business was RULEMAKING:
12. Action Item: Stephen Goodson’s October 31, 2023, Decision Memorandum re: Notice of
Adoption of Pending Rule – IDAPA 31.12.01, 31.21.01, 31.26.01 and 31.31.01; Case Nos. RUL-U-23-
01; RUL-U-23-02; RUL-U-23-03; and RUL-U-23-04.
Mr. Goodson presented the Decision Memorandum and stated that new information had been received
since the memo was published. Mr. Goodson requested that the Commission remove Item No. 12 from
the agenda.
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to remove Item No. 12 from the agenda. A vote was taken on the
motion and it carried unanimously.
Commissioner Anderson stated there was no further business before the Commission and the meeting was
adjourned.

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