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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20070606notice_of_application_avu.pdfOffice of the Secretary Service Date June 6, 2007 BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF A VISTA CORPORATION FOR AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT LOAD MANAGEMENT PILOT PROGRAMS IN THE SANDPOINT AND MOSCOW AREAS CASE NO. A VU-O7- NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF COMMENT /PROTEST DEADLINE YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 2007, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities (A vista; Company) filed an Application in Case No. A VU-07-04 requesting authority to offer residential and commercial demand response programs in portions of Sandpoint and Moscow for a two-year period. Internet protocol thermostats, direct control units and related technology will be installed to reduce energy usage at peak times of the year and gain experience with customer acceptance, program design, operational components and cost effectiveness. The costs ofthis pilot are anticipated to be approximately $123 000. Based on the assumed incremental costs of power during callable events of $150 000, this program is expected .to be cost effective. As reflected in its Application, the Company would call a minimum of four "events during the year to test the technology, impacts on load and customer acceptance. These events will be performed at times of critical peak demand periods. Duration of the events will typically be four hours but can be extended to a six-hour time frame depending on power price market conditions. This pilot includes presentation of information to selected customers through the use of a web portal. Other customer features will be examined to test customer responsiveness. Customers who are on Schedules 1 11 and 21 are eligible for participation. Qualifying participants must be homeowners or business owners occupying the premises for at least one year on a full-time basis. This will allow a comparison of energy consumption with previous summer/winter usage. The targeted participants are all electric load. Customers can have an alternate non-electric back-up heat source. An alternate heat source will be required demand response units are to be installed on baseboard electric load. NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF COMMENTIPROTEST DEADLINE Participating customers will be assessed no incremental costs. The "incentive" for a customer to participate is to receive upgraded equipment and the associated features. Customers opting in for a programmable controllable thermostat (PCT) will receive a thorough inspection of their HV AC system and a state of the art PCT. Participating customers with demand response switches will also receive an audit on all equipment controlled via the switch plus a $10 a month credit for the months July, August, December, January and February. This program will examine some of the following directly controllable appliances: . Air conditioning Complete HV AC system (electric heat pump with air conditioning) Water heater Pool pump Electric forced air heating system Electric baseboard heating system Irrigation pump (if any) Due to A vista system capacity issues and seasonal spot power prices, air conditioning load will be given priority in customer selection. However, the Company intends to explore the effects of demand responses on both winter and summer peaks. Therefore, customers with a HV AC system (for heating and air conditioning) will be given equal priority. Additionally, in order to gain knowledge and experience with a variety of demand response technologies, the Company will install demand response equipment in the above listed applications. Measurement & evaluation (M&E) is integral to defining benefits of a pilot program and identifying areas for improvement or modification. Avista s M&E will examine four components: (1) kilowatt savings, (2) technology, (3) customer acceptance, and (4) interactions of peak demand on the Company s distribution system. A vista requests that the Commission approve the proposed Schedule 96 tariff and related tariff changes for an effective date of July 15, 2007. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has reviewed the filings of record in Case No. A VU-07-04. The Commission has preliminarily determined that the public interest regarding the Company s load management pilot program may not require a hearing to consider the issues presented and that the issues raised by the Application may be processed NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF COMMENTIPROTEST DEADLINE under Modified Procedure , by written submission rather than by hearing. Reference Commission Rules of Procedure, IDAPA 31.01.01.201-204. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission may not hold a hearing in this proceeding unless it receives written protests or comments opposing the use of Modified Procedure and stating why Modified Procedure should not be used. 31.01.01.203. Reference IDAP A YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the deadline for filing written comments protests with respect to the Application and the Commission s use of Modified Procedure in Case No. A VU-07-04 is Wednesday, June , 2007. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically request a hearing in their written protests or comments. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that if no written comments or protests are received within the deadline, the Commission may consider the matter on its merits and may enter its Order without a formal hearing. If comments or protests are filed within the deadline the Commission will consider them and in its discretion may set the matter for hearing or may decide the matter and issue its Order based on the written positions before it. Reference IDAP 31.01.01.204. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that written comments concerning Case No. A VU-07-04 should be mailed to the Commission and Avista at the addresses reflected below. Commission Secretary Idaho Public Utilities Commission PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0074 Street Address for Express Mail: David 1. Meyer, Esq. Vice President and Chief Counsel Regulatory and Governmental Affairs A vista Corporation PO Box 3727 1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC- Spokane, W A 99220 E-mail: david.meyer~avistacorp.com472 W. Washington Street Boise, ID 83702-5983 Kelly Norwood Vice President - State and Federal Regulation A vista Corporation PO Box 3727 1411 E. Mission Avenue, MSC- 7 Spokane, W A 99220-3727 E-mail: kelly.norwood~avistacorp.com NOTICE OF APPLICATION NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF COMMENTIPROTEST DEADLINE All comments should contain the case caption and case number shown on the first page of this document.Persons desiring to submit comments via e-mail may do so by accessing the Commission s home page located at www.puc.idaho.gov.Click the "Comments and Questions icon, and complete the comment form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this document. These comments must also be sent to the Applicant at the e-mail addresses listed above. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application in Case No. A VU-07- may be viewed at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File Room" and "Electric Cases " or can be viewed during regular business hours at the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, 472 W. Washington Street, Boise, Idaho and at the Idaho business offices of A vista. DATED at Boise, Idaho this (pI-A day of June 2007. ~~( Jea . Jewell Co mission Secr tary bls/N:A VU-O7- NOTICE OF APPLICA nON NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE NOTICE OF COMMENTIPROTEST DEADLINE