20221116Notice_of_Application_Order_No_35597.pdf

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35597 1
Office of the Secretary
Service Date
November 16, 2022
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF GREYLOCK ENERGY HOLDINGS, LLC
FOR APPROVAL OF ITS STOCK AND
OWNERSHIP INTERESTS PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL RAY FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF THE ATLANTA
POWER COMPANY
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CASE NO. ATL-E-22-02

NOTICE OF APPLICATION

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE

NOTICE OF MODIFIED
PROCEDURE

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC
WORKSHOP

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL
CUSTOMER HEARING

ORDER NO. 35597

On October 14, 2022, Greylock Energy Holdings, LLC (“Greylock”), filed an application
with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (“Commission”) for approval of a Stock and
Ownership Interests Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) between Greylock and Israel Ray as the
majority, and only known, shareowner in the Atlanta Power Company (“Company”). The
Agreement provides for Greylock to purchase all of the assets of the Company including its
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (“CPCN”) for the provision of electric service
to the approximately seventy-five (75) individual customers in and around the community of
Atlanta, Idaho.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED Greylock has filed for approval for the sale and purchase
of Atlanta Power. The Agreement provides for a purchase price of three hundred and sixty-five
thousand ($365,000) dollars as well as other terms and conditions.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Greylock asserts that the proposed transaction is
consistent with the public interest and that Greylock has both the financial and technical ability as
well as the bona fide intent to operate and maintain the subject property in the public interest.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35597 2
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Greylock represents that upon acquisition of the
Utility, Greylock will have, and will be able to maintain, the financial ability to operate the
Company consistent with good utility practices and Commission orders. Further, Greylock does
not propose any rate increase by reason of this transaction as its owners have personally assumed
financial responsibility for all transaction costs associated with Greylock’s acquisition of the
Atlanta Power Company.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Greylock represents that it is an Idaho limited
liability company formed for the purpose of acquiring, owning, and operating the Company.
Greylock has two owners each with a fifty percent ownership interest who are comanagers. Both
owners of Greylock represent they have significant, relevant, and extensive experience running
and operating electric utilities.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application and Agreement is available for
public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission’s office. All documents are
also available on the Commission’s website at http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click on the
“ELECTRIC” icon, select “Open Cases,” and click on the case number as shown on the front of
this document.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this case will be held pursuant
to the Commission’s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that all proceedings in this matter will be conducted
pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.000 et seq.
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission approves the following procedural
schedule:
• November 29, 2022 – Virtual Public Workshop – from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
local time.
• December 6, 2022 – Initial Party comments due.
• December 13, 2022 – Virtual Customer Hearing – from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
local time.
• December 15, 2022 – Reply Party comments and non-party Customer written
comments due.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35597 3
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the public
interest may not require a formal hearing in this matter, and that it will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to the Commission’s Rules of Procedure 201-204, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-.204.
The Commission notes that Modified Procedure and written comments have proven to be an
effective means for obtaining public input and participation.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that parties desiring to provide written comments on
the Application must do so by December 6, 2022.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that non-party persons desiring to state a position on
this Application may file a written comment explaining why the person supports or opposes the
Application. Non-party persons who would like a hearing must specifically request a hearing in
their written comments. Non-party persons interested in filing written comments must do so
by December 15, 2022. Comments must be filed through the Commission’s website or by e-mail
unless computer access is unavailable. To comment electronically, please access the Commission’s
website at http://www.puc.idaho.gov/. Click the “Case Comment Form” and complete the form
using the case number as it appears on the front of this document. To file by e-mail, persons must
e-mail the comments to the Commission Secretary and the Company at the e-mail addresses listed
below. If computer access is unavailable, then comments may 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
[e-mail]

Street Address for Express Mail:

11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Greylock Energy Holdings, LLC:

Peter Richardson
Nick Jones
Gene Haught
RICHARDSON ADAMS, PLLC
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35597 4
For Atlanta Power Company:

Brad Purdy
Christopher R. Nunez
[e-mail]
[e-mail]

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Company and Greylock must file any reply
comments by December 15, 2022.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received
within the time limit set, the Commission will consider this matter on its merits and enter its final
order without a formal hearing. If written comments are received within the time limit set, the
Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal hearing.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Commission Staff (“Staff”) will hold a virtual,
online, public, informational workshop on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022, from 6:00 p.m.
until 9:00 p.m. local time. The purpose of the workshop is to provide the public with an overview
of the Application. At the workshop, the public may ask Staff about the Application. To participate
over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting number 2466 435 2419 when
prompted. To participate online, please visit idahogov.webex.com, and enter meeting number
2466 435 2419. At the next window, please enter your name, e-mail address and this password:
TuesdayWorkshop.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Commission will hold a virtual customer hearing
on the Application on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. local
time. Those customers participating in the hearing will have an opportunity to provide testimony
to the Commission. To participate in the hearing, please call 1-415-655-0001, and enter meeting
number 2459 066 3124 when prompted.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35597 5
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the procedural schedule as set forth in the above Notice
of Schedule is approved.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Commission Staff shall hold a virtual public
informational workshop on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
local time.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Commission shall hold a virtual customer hearing
on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. local time.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Parties shall have until December 6, 2022, to file
initial written comments.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Company and Greylock shall have until December
15, 2022, to file Reply comments.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that non-party persons shall have until December 15, 2022,
to file written comments.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that parties comply with Order No. 35375, issued April 21,
2022. Generally, all pleadings should be filed with the Commission electronically and will be
deemed timely filed when received by the Commission Secretary. See Rule 14.02. Service between
parties should continue to be accomplished electronically when possible. However, voluminous
discovery-related documents may be filed and served on CD-ROM or a USB flash drive.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF SCHEDULE
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOP
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL CUSTOMER HEARING
ORDER NO. 35597 6

DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 16th day of
November 2022.

ERIC ANDERSON, PRESIDENT

JOHN CHATBURN, COMMISSIONER

__________________________________________
JOHN R. HAMMOND JR., COMMISSIONER

ATTEST:

Jan Noriyuki
Commission Secretary
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