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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.
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Jea . Jewell
Co mission Secr tary
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