20100520notice_of_application_order_no_31090.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
May 20, 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF A VISTA
CORPORATION'S PROPOSED REVISION
OF TARIFF I.C. NO. 28 FOR
SCHEDULE 63
CASE NO. A VU-I0-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 31090
On April 20, 2010, Avista Corporation (hereinafter "A vista ) filed electronically its
First Revision of Tariff Sheet No. 63 canceling Original Sheet No. 63 of Tariff I.P.u.C. No. 28
(hereinafter "Filing ). The Company proposes an effective date for the revised tariff sheet of
May 20, 2010.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Avista s Filing proposes to alter the maximum
generating capacity that Schedule No. 63 (Net Metering) customers may connect to the system
while still being eligible for the Net Metering Program. Currently, Avista allows customers to
enroll as Net Metering customers on a "first come, first serve" basis until the cumulative
generating capacity of all Net Metering customers equals 1.52 MW (0.1% of Avista s retail peak
demand in 1996). To be eligible for the Net Metering Program, customers must own a facility,
located on the customer s premises, that generates electricity and uses as its fuel either solar
wind, biomass or hydropower, or represents fuel cell technology.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Avista s Filing seeks to increase the
allowable generating capacity from its current 25 kilowatt ("kW"maximum to a 100 kW
maXImum.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Avista states that the current average
customer using net metering is in the range of 5-10 kW. Increasing the cap to 100 kW would
allow for larger generating facilities. A vista asserts that the proposed revision would not impact
the distribution system or other customers' service.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission Staff recommended the
Commission suspend the filing so that Staff could investigate. The Commission finds there is
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good cause to suspend the proposed effective date of this matter pursuant to Idaho Code 9 61-
622.
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
Filing may file a written comment in support or opposition with the Commission within twenty-
eight (28) 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 Filing shall be mailed to the
Commission and A vista at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Paul Kimball
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99220
E-mail: paul.kimball~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
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set, the Commission will consider them and, in its discretion, may set the same for formal
hearing.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Avista s Filing with the Commission is
available for public inspection during regular business hours at the Commission offices. The
Filing is also available on the Commission s web site at www.puc.idaho.gov by clicking on "File
Room" and then "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 9 61-307. 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 the proposed effective date of Avista s Filing shall
be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days plus five (5) months from May 20, 2010, or until
such time as the Commission enters an Order accepting, rejecting, or modifying the request in
this matter.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Avista s Filing shall 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 28 days from the service date of this
Order.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this :20
day of May 2010.
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MARSHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER
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Commission Secretary
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