20090304notice_of_application_order_no_30739.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
March 4, 2009
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF A VISTA CORPORATION FOR
APPROVAL OF AN ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH EAST GREENACRES IRRIGATION
DISTRICT
CASE NO. A VU-09-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30739
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on February 2, 2009, Avista Corporation
A vista" or "Company ) filed an Application with the Commission seeking approval of its
Electric Distribution Service Agreement ("Agreement") with East Greenacres Irrigation District
East Greenacres
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the parties entered into the Agreement on
January 30, 2009 and have stipulated to an effective date of March 1 , 2009 or the first day
following an Order by the Commission granting approval of the Agreement. The Agreement
does not contain a fixed termination date
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Agreement provides for the continued
delivery of United States Bureau of Reclamation energy over A vista-owned and -operated
distribution facilities from Avista s Post Falls Substation to certain delivery points on the East
Greenacres system.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Avista states in its Application that the
distribution rate charged by the Company is "consistent with distribution charges embedded in
current Idaho retail rates" and the net revenues generated via the Agreement will serve as an
offset to the Company s fixed costs.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the distribution charge recited in the
Agreement is $3 622.77 per month, or $43 473.24 per year.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30739
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 will proceed under Modified
Procedure pursuant to Rules 201 through 204 of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission s Rules
of Procedure IDAPA 31.01.01.201 through .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 any person desiring to state a position on this
Application may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within
twenty-one (21) days from the service date of this Notice. The comment must contain a
statement of reasons supporting the comment. Persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments. Written comments concerning this Application
shall be mailed to the Commission and the Applicant at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary Tara L. Knox
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Senior Regulatory AnalystPO Box 83720 State and Federal Regulation
Boise, ID 83720-0074 Avista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99220
E-mail: tara.knox(g)avistacorp.com
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
These 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 A vista at the e-mail address listed above.
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 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 APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30739
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application has been filed with the
Commission and is available for public inspection during regular business hours at the
Commission offices. The Application is also available on the Commission s Web site at
www.puc.idaho.gov and then clicking on the "File Room" and then the "Electric Cases.
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 and specifically
Idaho Code ~~ 61.,524. The Commission may enter any final Order consistent with its authority
under Title 61.
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.
ORDER
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this Application will be processed under Modified
Procedure. Persons interested in submitting written comments regarding this case or protesting
the use of Modified Procedure should do so no later than 21 days from the service date of this
Order.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30739
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this 3 r.R
day of March 2009.
jJ~
MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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JIM . KEMPTO , 0 MISSIONER
ATTEST:
i1!~~D. Jewell
mission Secretary
O:A VU-O9-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 30739