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ELECTRIC

Avista Utilities
2020 Average Number of Customers/Avg. Revenue/kwh*
350,699 Residential Customers/$0.09923
43,497 Commercial Customers/$0.10151
1,277 Industrial Customers/$0.05561

Idaho Power Company
2020 Average Number of Customers/Avg. Revenue/kwh*
484,432 Residential Customers/$0.1005
94,185 Commercial Customers/$0.0750
127 Industrial Customers/$0.0539

Rocky Mountain Power
2020 Average Number of Customers/Avg. Revenue/kwh*
PacifiCorp/Rocky Mountain Power
68,786 Residential Customers/$0.1055
10,156 Commercial Customers/$0.0835
6,391 Industrial Customers/$0.0677

*The information above shows each regulated electric utility’s average number of customers per customer class
and the average revenue per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 2020.

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Avista
Avista will host public meetings to share information on two integrated
resource plans
Avista Utilities will hold public meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday to share information and take comment on
its draft integrated resource plans for natural gas and electric customers.
An integrated resource plan is created by a utility to map out how it will meet the energy needs of its customers
over the next 20 years. Avista, which serves customers in several states, including northern Idaho, has created a
draft integrated resource plan for its natural gas and electric customers.
Avista is hosting a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 10:30 a.m. (MST). Idaho customers are welcome to participate.
Avista staff will give a short presentation providing an overview of each integrated resource plan. Because of
concerns regarding Covid-19, the meeting will be held virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform. Those
interested in listening to the presentation or commenting on the draft plan can call 1-253-372-2181 and use
conference ID 203 830 370. To participate online using the Microsoft Teams platform, please visit Microsoft
Teams Meeting.
Avista will also host a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (MST) using the ZOOM
platform. Avista staff will give a presentation on each draft plan, and there will be an opportunity to ask
questions. Those interested in participating are asked to register in advance by visiting: myAvista.com/IRP.
The meetings are open to the public, and will address questions regarding Avista’s service territory in
Washington, Oregon and Idaho. To learn more about the draft integrated resource plans, please visit:
myAvista.com/IRP.

Commission schedules public workshop on proposed Avista natural gas,
electric rate increases and will consider prop osed settlement
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a public workshop on Wednesday, June 16, to share information
on a proposed rate increase for Avista natural gas and electric customers in Idaho.
The public workshop is on June 16 and begins at 7:00 p.m. (MDT). Those interested in attending and learning
more about Avista’s application can call 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting number 133 194 8246. Participation
also can be done online by visiting idahogov.webex.com, and entering meeting number 133 194 8246. At the next
window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this password: June16Meeting.
Parties to the case have proposed a settlement with a two-year rate plan that, if approved by the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, would allow Avista to increase annual base electric revenues by $10.6 million, or 4.3
percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and increase annual base electric revenues by $8.0 million, or 3.1 percent,
effective Sept. 1, 2022.
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For natural gas, the parties agree that Avista should be allowed to decrease natural gas base revenue by $1.6
million, or 3.7 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and increase natural gas base revenue by $0.9 million, or 2.2
percent, effective Sept. 1, 2022. Through the settlement agreement, the parties also agree to return to customers
available tax credits of approximately $31.3 million for electric over the two-year rate plan and $12.1 million for
natural gas over 10 years.
If the settlement is approved, a residential electric customer using an average of 892 kilowatt hours per month
would see a billed increase of $0.49 per month, or 0.6 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and a billed increase of
$0.31 per month, or 0.4 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2022. A residential natural gas customer using an average of
63 therms per month would see a billed decrease of $2.30 per month, or 4.6 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and
a billed increase of $0.76 per month, or 1.6 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2022.
Avista’s original proposal called for an increase in rates for electric customers and natural gas customers over a
two-year period. In the first year, Avista proposed to increase electric revenues by $24.8 million, or 10.1 percent,
and natural gas revenues by $0.1 million, or 0.1 percent, beginning Sept. 1, 2021. In the second year, Avista
originally requested an increase of $8.7 million, or 3.2 percent, for electric customers, and $1 million, or 2.2
percent, for natural gas customers. Avista’s original request also proposed to offset the proposed rate increases
with available tax credits, similar to the settlement agreement.
To learn more about Avista’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6614.

Commission schedules telephonic public hearing on proposed Avista natural
gas, electric rate increases and will consider proposed settlement
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a telephonic public hearing on Wednesday, July 14, to take
testimony on a proposed rate increase for Avista natural gas and electric customers in Idaho.
The telephonic hearing begins at 6:00 p.m. (PDT). Those interested in submitting verbal testimony are asked to
call 1-415-655-0001, and enter passcode 133 481 5766 when prompted. Those planning on testifying are
encouraged to join the hearing at 5:45 p.m. (PDT).
Parties to the case have proposed a settlement with a two-year rate plan that, if approved by the Idaho Public
Utilities Commission, would allow Avista to increase annual base electric revenues by $10.6 million, or 4.3
percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and increase annual base electric revenues by $8.0 million, or 3.1 percent,
effective Sept. 1, 2022.
For natural gas, the parties agree that Avista should be allowed to decrease natural gas base revenue by $1.6
million, or 3.7 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and increase natural gas base revenue by $0.9 million, or 2.2
percent, effective Sept. 1, 2022. Through the settlement agreement, the parties also agree to return to customers
available tax credits of approximately $31.3 million for electric over the two-year rate plan and $12.1 million for
natural gas over 10 years.
If the settlement is approved, a residential electric customer using an average of 892 kilowatt hours per month
would see a billed increase of $0.49 per month, or 0.6 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and a billed increase of
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$0.31 per month, or 0.4 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2022. A residential natural gas customer using an average of
63 therms per month would see a billed decrease of $2.30 per month, or 4.6 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2021, and
a billed increase of $0.76 per month, or 1.6 percent, effective Sept. 1, 2022.
Avista’s original proposal called for an increase in rates for electric customers and natural gas customers over a
two-year period. In the first year, Avista proposed to increase electric revenues by $24.8 million, or 10.1 percent,
and natural gas revenues by $0.1 million, or 0.1 percent, beginning Sept. 1, 2021. In the second year, Avista
originally requested an increase of $8.7 million, or 3.2 percent, for electric customers, and $1 million, or 2.2
percent, for natural gas customers. Avista’s original request also proposed to offset the proposed rate increases
with available tax credits, similar to the settlement agreement.
In addition to the telephonic hearing, those wishing to submit written comments on the proposed rate increases
may do so. Public testimony and written comments become part of the permanent public record for the case.
Written comments are due by the close of business on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Comments must be filed by e-mail unless
it is unavailable. To comment by e-mail, please visit puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab and then the
“Case Comment or Question Form” and complete the form using case number AVU-G-21-01 if commenting on
the proposed natural gas rate increase or case number AVU-E-21-01 if commenting on the proposed electric rate
increase. If e-mail is not available, comments may be mailed to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission and Avista at
these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street address for the commission to send express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Avista:
David J. Meyer, Esq.
Vice President and Chief Counsel for Regulatory & Governmental Affairs
Avista Corporation
P.O. Box 3727 1
411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]

To learn more about Avista’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6614.
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Idaho Public Utilities Commission sets public comment deadline on Avista
application to increase surcharge rate fo r electric customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is accepting public comment until Sept. 9 on an application from Avista to
increase its annual Power Cost Adjustment surcharge rate from 0.015 cents per kilowatt hour to 0.251 cents per
kilowatt hour.
Avista, which serves electric and natural gas customers in northern Idaho, reported higher overall power supply
expenses than are included in electric retail rates. Avista said increased power supply expenses that were driven
primarily by increases in thermal generation and changes in natural gas generation resulted in supply expenses of
$12.5 million. Avista also said the surcharges were offset by favorable net purchases and transmission expense for
a $4.7 million rebate.
If Avista’s application is approved, electric residential customers using an average of 896 kilowatts per month
would see monthly bills increase 2.5 percent, from $85.63 to $87.74. The company has requested an effective
date of Oct. 1, 2021.
The annual Power Cost Adjustment tracks changes in Avista’s hydroelectric generation, secondary prices, thermal
fuel costs and other changes in power contract revenues and expenses.
Written comments on Avista’s application are being accepted until Sept. 9, 2021. Comments are required to be
filed by e-mail unless e-mail is unavailable. To submit comments via e-mail, please visit the commission’s webpage
at puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab toward the top of the page, then click on the “Case Comment
Form.” Please use case number AVU-E21-09 when filling out the form. Any comments should also be e-mailed to
Avista at the e-mail addresses listed below.
If e-mail is unavailable, comments may be mailed to the commission and Avista at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Avista:
David J. Meyer, Esq. (MSC-10)
Patrick Ehrbar (MSC-27)
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P.O. Box 3727
1411 E. Mission Ave.
Spokane, WA 99220-3727
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

For additional information on Avista’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6737.

Commission appro ves applications from Avista Utilities that will change
rates for natural gas customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved two applications from Avista Utilities that will result in a rate
change to customers.
In July, Avista filed its annual purchased gas cost adjustment application. The purchased gas adjustment is a
mechanism approved by the commission that adjusts rates up or down to reflect changes in Avista’s costs to buy
natural gas from suppliers, including changes in transportation, storage, and other related costs. The company
defers the costs into its purchased gas adjustment account, then passes them on to customers through an
increase or decrease in rates.
The company has natural gas customers in northern Idaho, and transports the natural gas it buys to the
customers through pipelines. In its purchased gas adjustment application, it proposed to pass-through changes in
the estimated cost of natural gas for September 2021 through October 2022 to customers. It also proposed to
revise the amortization rates to collect the balance of deferred natural gas costs. Avista said it filed the purchased
gas adjustment application earlier than the typical August-September timeframe to limit the bill impact to
customers from the accumulated deferral and amortization surcharge balances that have increased due to rising
natural gas costs in recent months.
Avista has received approval from the commission to increase rates for an average residential or small
commercial customer by $6.00 per month, or 12.1 percent, beginning Sept. 1, 2021. Residential or small
commercial customers using an average of 63 therms per month will see their monthly bills increase from $49.49
to $55.49. The change in rates will result in an annual revenue increase of $9.0 million for Avista, or about 13.5
percent.
The company also received approval from the commission to refund deferred credit balances associated with
depreciation expense, Allowance for Funds Used During Construction, and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and
Economic Security Act benefits that would decrease natural gas revenues by approximately $1.9 million, or 2.9
percent beginning Sept. 1, 2021. The approval decreases rates for an average residential or small commercial
customer using an average of 63 therms per month by $1.44 each month.

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For additional information on Avista’s applications and the commission’s decisions regarding them, please visit
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6722 and puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6721.

Commission appro ves settlement agreement that will allow Avista to change
rates for natural gas and electric customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a settlement agreement between Avista Utilities and parties
to the settlement that will allow the company to change rates for its electric and natural gas customers over a
two-year period.
Effective Sept. 1, 2021, an electric residential customer using an average of 892 kilowatt hours per month will see
a $0.49 increase for a revised monthly bill of $86.12. Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, an electric residential customer will
see a $0.31 increase for a revised monthly bill of $86.43.
Effective Sept. 1, 2021, a natural gas residential customer using an average of 63 therms per month will see a
$2.30 decrease for a revised monthly bill of $47.19. Beginning Sept. 1, 2022, a natural gas residential customer
will see a $0.76 increase for a revised monthly bill of $47.95.
The settlement agreement will impact the amount of revenue that Avista gathers for its electric and natural gas
service, and includes the refunding of tax customer credits that will also impact how much revenue is gathered
during the two-year rate increase.
As part of the settlement agreement, the company agreed it will not file another general rate case before Sept. 1,
2023.
For additional information on the settlement agreement, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6614.

Idaho Power
Commission approves Idaho Power application to decrease customer rates
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Idaho Power to decrease customer rates
by 0.33 percent based on the closure of the Boardman Power Plant in north-central Oregon.

Boardman, a pulverized-coal plant that started service in 1980, consists of a single generating unit. Idaho Power
owns a 10 percent interest, or 58.5 megawatts in Boardman. After certain adjustments, Idaho Power’s annual
share is approximately 50 megawatts. Boardman was scheduled to stop operating on Oct. 31, 2020.

In February 2012, the public utilities commission authorized Idaho Power to establish a balancing account to track
the incremental costs and benefits for an early shutdown of Boardman. The balancing account was intended to
“stabilize customer rates and increase the likelihood that the customers who benefit from Boardman’s continuing
operation will pay the associated costs.”
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Idaho Power said the balancing account was originally composed of all plant investments as of May 31, 2012,
which included actual investments through Dec. 31, 2011, and forecasted investments from Jan. 1, 2012, through
May 31, 2012, projected additions to Boardman from June 2012 through 2020 and estimated decommissioning
and salvage costs. This application reflects actual costs through June 30, 2020. The commission finds the
additional investments necessary and prudent.

The result of the balancing account process was the 0.33 percent reduction in customer rates.

Idaho Power submitted a separate application to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission in August seeking approval
to increase the collection percentage of the energy efficiency rider outlined in Tariff Schedule 91 from 2.75
percent of customer base rates to 3.10 percent of base rates. Idaho Power said the average residential customer
using 950 kilowatts per month would see approximately a $0.29 increase in their monthly bill, or approximately
$3.50 per year.

The commission approved the increase in December, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2021.

With the approval of both applications from Idaho Power, the average residential customer’s bill will decrease by
$0.02 per month.

For additional information on Idaho Power’s application and the commission’s final order, please visit:
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6553

Commission sets May 11 public comment deadline on annual fi xed cost
adjustment application from Idaho Power
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has set a May 11 deadline for the public to submit comments on an Idaho
Power application to implement new fixed cost adjustment rates for electric service from June 1, 2021 through
May 31, 2022.
If approved, the new fixed cost adjustment rates would be for residential and small general service customers.
The fixed cost adjustment is a cost-recovery mechanism that allows a utility to recover a commission-authorized
amount of fixed costs per customer. It is adjusted each spring based on changes in energy use among customers
over the previous year. If the fixed costs recovered are less than the fixed costs authorized in the utility’s most
recent rate case, customers see a surcharge on their bill. If the utility collects more in fixed costs than is
authorized by the commission, customers receive a credit.
Idaho Power is applying for a corresponding revised tariff Schedule 54 – fixed cost adjustment - to recover the
2020 fixed cost adjustment balance. Idaho Power said the 2020 fixed cost adjustment balance is $38,315,499,
made up of $36,706,200 for the residential class and $1,609,299 for the small general service class.
Idaho Power is requesting an increase to fixed cost adjustment rates of 0.7008 cents per kilowatt hour for
residential customers and 0.8864 cents per kilowatt hour for small general service customers. If approved, the
proposed rates would increase current billed revenue for the residential and small general service customers by
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0.38 percent per year. The company said a typical residential customer would see an increase of approximately
$0.37 on their monthly bill if the application is approved in full.
Comments must be filed through the public utilities commission website or by e-mail unless computer access is
not available. To comment using e-mail, please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the “Case Comment Form” link
that is on the lower right side of the page. Please complete the form using case number IPC-E-21-03. Comments
must also be e-mailed to [e-mail], [e-mail] and
[e-mail].
If computer access is not available, comments will need to be mailed to:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074

Street address for express mail for the commission:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Idaho Power:
Nathan Gardiner
Pawel Goralski
1221 West Idaho Street (83702)
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707-0070

For additional information on Idaho Power’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6663.

Commission schedules online public workshop to share information on
Idaho Power application to exit North Valmy Power Plant Unit 2 in 2025
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is holding an online public workshop to share information on an Idaho
Power application asking that the commission find that an exit date of Dec. 31, 2025, to exit the North Valmy
Power Plant is appropriate based on currently available information.
Valmy is a coal-fired power plant that consists of two units, and is located near Battle Mountain, Nev. Unit 1 went
into service in 1981 and Unit 2 followed in 1985. Idaho Power owns 50 percent, or 284 megawatts, of Valmy. The
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power plant is jointly owned by Idaho Power and NV Energy. Idaho Power, in a settlement stipulation approved by
the commission, agreed to use prudent and commercially reasonable efforts to end its participation in the
operation of Unit 1 by the end of 2019, and Unit 2 by the end of 2025. On Dec. 31, 2019, the company’s
participation in coal-fired operations at Unit 1 concluded.
Idaho Power identified those dates after doing a series of economic analyses of the units. The company
determined in this application that Unit 2 would still be economically viable until the end of 2025.
The online public workshop will be held Wednesday, July 28, at 7:00 p.m. (MDT). Those wishing to participate
online can do so by visiting idahogov.webex.com and entering meeting number 177 312 9655. At the next
window, please enter your name, e-mail address and the password JulyWorkshop. Participation also can be done
over the phone by calling 1-415-655- 0001 and entering meeting number 177 312 9655.
Written comments on Idaho Power’s application are being accepted until Aug. 17, 2021. Comments are required
to be filed by e-mail unless e-mail is unavailable. To submit comments via e-mail, please visit the commission’s
webpage at puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab toward the top of the page, then click on the “Case
Comment Form.” Please use case number IPC-E-21-12 when filling out the form. Any comments should also be e-
mailed to Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses listed below.
If e-mail is unavailable, comments may be mailed to the commission and Idaho Power at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Idaho Power:
Lisa D. Nordstrom
Matt Larkin
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
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For additional information on Idaho Power’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6693

Commission schedules telephonic public hearing to take testimony on Idaho
Power application to exit North Valmy Power Plant Unit 2 in 2025
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a telephonic public hearing on Aug. 24 to take testimony on an
Idaho Power application asking that the commission find that a date of Dec. 31, 2025, to exit the North Valmy
Power Plant is appropriate based on currently available information.

Valmy is a coal-fired power plant that consists of two units, and is located near Battle Mountain, Nev. Unit 1 went
into service in 1981 and Unit 2 followed in 1985. Idaho Power owns 50 percent, or 284 megawatts, of Valmy. The
power plant is jointly owned by Idaho Power and NV Energy. Idaho Power, in a settlement stipulation approved by
the commission, agreed to use prudent and commercially reasonable efforts to end its participation in the
operation of Unit 1 by the end of 2019, and Unit 2 by the end of 2025. On Dec. 31, 2019, the company’s
participation in coal-fired operations at Unit 1 concluded.

Idaho Power identified those dates after doing a series of economic analyses of the units. The company
determined in this application that Unit 2 would still be economically viable until the end of 2025.

The hearing is on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 7:00 p.m. (MDT). To participate, please call 1-415-655- 0001, and enter
passcode 177 246 6391 when prompted.

Written comments on Idaho Power’s application are being accepted until Aug. 17, 2021. Comments are required
to be filed by e-mail unless e-mail is unavailable. To submit comments via e-mail, please visit the commission’s
webpage at puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab toward the top of the page, then click on the “Case
Comment Form.” Please use case number IPC-E-21-12 when filling out the form. Any comments should also be e-
mailed to Idaho Power at the e-mail addresses listed below.

If e-mail is unavailable, comments may be mailed to the commission and Idaho Power at these addresses:

For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:

Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074 s
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

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For Idaho Power:

Lisa D. Nordstrom
Matt Larkin
Idaho Power Company
1221 West Idaho Street
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

For additional information on Idaho Power’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6693.

Idaho Public Utilities Commission, Idaho Power schedule workshops on
design of net-metering study
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission and Idaho Power have scheduled online public workshops to share
information on the potential design of a study to examine the costs, benefits and compensation of extra energy
that is generated by Idaho Power customers who have solar panel systems.
In addition, the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a telephonic public hearing to take verbal testimony on
the potential design of the study.
A net metering program allows Idaho Power customers to pay an independent contractor to have solar panels or
other systems installed on their homes or property and then receive credit from Idaho Power for the surplus
energy they deliver to the company. On Dec. 20, 2019, the commission granted legacy treatment to customers
who had installed, or submitted an application to install with a financial commitment, an on-site generation
system under Schedules 6 and 8 (Case No. IPC-E-18-15, Order No. 34509.) If an application was filed by this date,
customers had until Dec. 1, 2020, to complete and connect the installation. Customers who made a financial
commitment but had not submitted an application to Idaho Power had 30 days from Dec. 20, 2019, to submit an
application to the company. Customers in Schedule 6 and Schedule 8 are residential and small general service
customers.
Schedule 84 defines the terms for commercial, industrial, and irrigation customers who are participating in net
metering. In Case No. IPC-E-20-26, Order No. 34854, customers in this schedule were given legacy treatment
under the same conditions as customers in Schedules 6 and 8 above.
The commission also issued an order directing Idaho Power to do a comprehensive study of its net-metering
program for customers.
Idaho Power will host an online public workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) to share
information on the potential design of a study. To participate, please visit
https://idahopower.webex.com/idahopower/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee7facc6b894bb4fdf8360eb69 9851953. At
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the next window, please enter event number 2598 994 4136 and this password: Power123. To participate over
the phone, please call 1-650-479-3208 and enter access code 2598 994 4136. At the workshop, the public may
ask Idaho Power staff about the proposed design of the study and how they may participate in future
proceedings.
Idaho Public Utilities Commission staff will hold an online public workshop on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 6:00 p.m.
(Mountain Time) to share information on staff’s analysis of the proposed design of the study. The public may ask
staff questions during the workshop. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com and enter meeting
number 2450 964 1384 when prompted. At the next window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this
password: OctoberWorkshop. To participate over the phone, please dial 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting
number 2450 964 1384 when prompted.
The commission will also hold a telephonic public hearing on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) to
take verbal testimony from members of the public and customers of Idaho Power. For those who want to call in
and listen only, please call 1-800-920-7487, and enter participant code 9877 951#. For those who want to call in
and submit verbal testimony, please call 1-800-920-7487 and enter participant code 6674 832#.
Depending on attendance and public interest during the telephonic hearing, the commission may impose a five-
minute cap on each caller’s testimony to ensure those wanting to submit testimony have the opportunity to do
so.

Rocky Mountain Power
Commission schedules telephonic hearing on application to approve lease
agreement between Rocky Mountain Power, New Cingular Wirele ss
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a telephonic customer hearing on Monday, April 26, to take verbal
testimony on an application from Rocky Mountain Power to approve a lease agreement with New Cingular
Wireless PSC, LLC.
The telephonic customer hearing will be held at 1:30 p.m. MDT on Monday, April 26. The hearing is intended to
take testimony from customers, public officials, and others not related to parties in the case. To participate, those
interested can call 1-415-655-0001 shortly before or at the designated time, and enter meeting number 133 992
2574 when prompted.
If approved, the lease would allow Cingular Wireless to attach small cell wireless facilities on Rocky Mountain
Power’s street light poles. The lease is for a ten-year term, with automatic one-year renewals until either party
terminates it. The lease calls for New Cingular Wireless to submit applications to Rocky Mountain Power to use
individual street poles, and Rocky Mountain will grant or deny each application.
In addition, non-metered service may be provided to New Cingular under Rocky Mountain’s Electric Service
Regulation No. 4. Alternatively, Rocky Mountain may provide metered service.
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Those interested in stating a position on Rocky Mountain Power’s application may file a written comment
explaining why they support or oppose the application. Comments are due on April 28, 2021, and must be filed
through the commission’s website or by e-mail unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically,
please visit the commission’s home page at www.puc.idaho.gov, and click on the “Case Comment Form” at the
bottom right side of the page. Please use Case No. PAC-E-21-04 when completing the form. To file comments
using e-mail, please send the comments to [e-mail], [e-mail],
[e-mail] and [e-mail].
If computer access is unavailable, comments can be mailed to the commission and company at these addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074

Street address for the commission for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Rocky Mountain Power:
Ted Weston
John Hutchings
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Data Request Response Center
825 NE Multnomah, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232

Those interested in learning more about Rocky Mountain Power’s application can visit:
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6650.

Commission schedules telepho nic public hearing to take verbal testimony
on Rocky Mountain Power application to sell assets
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a public telephonic customer hearing on Sept. 22 to take verbal
testimony on an application from Rocky Mountain Power to sell assets to the City of Idaho Falls.
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Rocky Mountain Power is asking the commission for approval to sell electric facilities the city needs to provide
electric service to 733 customers in Idaho Falls. Rocky Mountain and Idaho Falls reached an allocation agreement
in 2017 to reduce duplication of service and promote stability in their respective service areas.
If Rocky Mountain Power’s application is approved by the commission, the City of Idaho Falls would purchase
poles, wires, cross arms, insulators and other facilities no longer needed by Rocky Mountain to provide service to
customers. The city would pay Rocky Mountain Power $4,152,351 for those items.
The telephonic customer hearing is on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 6:00 p.m. (MDT). Commissioners will take verbal
testimony from members of the public and Rocky Mountain Power customers. To participate, please call 1-415-
655-0001, and enter meeting number 177 851 2120 when prompted.
Written comments on Rocky Mountain Power’s application are being accepted. They are required to be filed by e-
mail unless e-mail is unavailable. To submit comments via e-mail, please visit the commission’s webpage at
puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab toward the top of the page, then click on the “Case Comment Form.”
Please use case number PAC-E-21- 17 when filling out the form. Any comments should also be e-mailed to Rocky
Mountain Power at the e-mail addresses listed below.
If e-mail is unavailable, comments may be mailed to the commission and Rocky Mountain Power at these
addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Rocky Mountain Power:
Ted Weston
Emily Wegener
1407 W. North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

Data Request Response Center
PacifiCorp
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825 NE Multnomah Street, Suite 2000
Portland, OR 97232
[e-mail]
Comments also can be mailed to the City of Idaho Falls, but it is not required.
For the City of Idaho Falls:
Bear Prairie
Idaho Falls City Power
140 S. Capital Ave.
P.O. Box 50220
Idaho Falls, ID 83405

For additional information on Rocky Mountain Power’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6732.

Commission schedules online public workshop regarding Rocky Mountain
Power application to increase electric rates
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host an online workshop Oct. 13 to share information on an application
from Rocky Mountain Power to increase rates for electric customers in eastern Idaho.
Rocky Mountain is asking for commission approval to increase rates for customers by approximately 7 percent. If
approved, the average bill for a residential customer would increase by about $10.32 each month.
At the online workshop, staff with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will present information on Rocky
Mountain Power’s application and answer questions. The workshop is Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 6:00 p.m.
(Mountain Time). To attend online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number 177 928 3400.
At the next window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this password: OctoberWorkshop. To attend
over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting number 177 928 3400 when prompted.
Comments are being accepted on Rocky Mountain Power’s application. They are required to be filed by e-mail
unless e-mail is unavailable. To submit comments via e-mail, please visit the commission’s webpage at
puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab toward the top of the page, then click on the “Case Comment Form.”
Please use case number PAC-E-21-07 when filling out the form. Any comments should also be e-mailed to Rocky
Mountain Power at the email addresses listed below.
If e-mail is unavailable, comments may be mailed to the commission and Rocky Mountain Power at these
addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
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Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]
Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Rocky Mountain Power:
Ted Weston
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]

Emily Wegener
Matthew D. McVee
1407 West North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

For additional information on Rocky Mountain Power’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6659.

Commission schedules telephonic public hearing to take testimony on Rocky
Mountain Power application to increase electric rat es
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission will host a telephonic public hearing on Nov. 15 to take verbal testimony on
an application from Rocky Mountain Power to increase rates for electric customers in eastern Idaho.
Rocky Mountain is asking for commission approval to increase rates for customers by approximately 7 percent. If
approved, the average bill for a residential customer would increase by about $10.32 each month.
The telephonic hearing will be held Monday, Nov. 15, at 6:00 p.m. (Mountain Time). For those who want to call in
and listen only, please dial 1-800-920-7487, then enter participant code 9877 951#. For those who want to
submit formal testimony, please dial 1-800-920-7587, and enter participant code 6674 832#.
Depending on attendance and public interest, the commission may impose a five-minute cap on each caller’s
testimony.
Comments are being accepted on Rocky Mountain Power’s application. They are required to be filed by e-mail
unless e-mail is unavailable. To submit comments via e-mail, please visit the commission’s webpage at
puc.idaho.gov. Click on the “Consumers” tab toward the top of the page, then click on the “Case Comment Form.”
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Please use case number PAC-E-21-07 when filling out the form. Any comments should also be e-mailed to Rocky
Mountain Power at the e-mail addresses listed below.
If e-mail is unavailable, comments may be mailed to the commission and Rocky Mountain Power at these
addresses:
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714

For Rocky Mountain Power:
Ted Weston
1407 West North Temple, Suite 330
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]

Emily Wegener
Matthew D. McVee
1407 West North Temple, Suite 320
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

For additional information on Rocky Mountain Power’s application, please visit: puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/6659.