20230516_IPCE2316_dh.pdf

DECISION MEMORANDUM 1

DECISION MEMORANDUM

TO: COMMISSIONER ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER HAMMOND
COMMISSIONER LODGE
COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION STAFF
LEGAL

FROM: DAYN HARDIE
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

DATE: MAY 16, 2023

SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF COMMISSION STAFF’S PETITION TO UPDATE
COLSTRIP-RELATED ADJUSTABLE PORTION OF AVOIDED COST
RATES FOR EXISTING PURPA CONTRACTS; CASE NO. IPC-E-23-16.

On May 3, 2023, Staff petitioned the Commission for an order implementing the annual
update to the Colstrip-related adjustable portion of the published avoided cost rates for certain
qualifying facilities under the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978. Staff also requested
that rather than Staff filing future annual updates for the Colstrip Method, Idaho Power be directed
to do so. The annual update to the Colstrip Method is scheduled to take effect on July 1.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the Commission issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment period and a 7-day Company reply period.
COMMISSION DECISION
Does the Commission wish to issue a Notice of Application and Notice of Modified
Procedure establishing a 21-day public comment period and a 7-day Company reply period?

Dayn Hardie
Deputy Attorney General

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