20101005notice_of_application_order_no_32082.pdf

Office of the Secretary
Service Date
October 5, 2010
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
OF AVISTA CORPORATION DBA AVISTA
UTILITIES FOR MODIFICATION OF ITS
RESIDENTIAL AND FARM ENERGY RATE
ADJUSTMENT.
CASE NO. AVU-IO-
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF
MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32082
On September 15, 2010, Avista Corporation dba Avista Utilities filed an Application
with the Commission seeking authority to revise its Schedule 59, Residential and Farm Energy
Rate Adjustment. More specifically, the Company proposes an adjustment of a rate credit from
the currently approved 0.289~ per kWh to 0.147~ per kWh, or a decrease to the credit of 1.65%.
The Company requests that the Application be processed by Modified Procedure and rates
become effective November 1 , 2010.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that Avista s Application states that the current
289~ per kWh rate credit, to pass through residential exchange program benefits, was approved
effective August 1 , 2009. That rate credit resulted from a settlement agreement with the
Bonneville Power Administration (BP A) and was based on two years of assumed payments from
BP A for their 2009 and 2010 fiscal years, as well as an amount from settlement of an outstanding
Deemer Account.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Avista maintains that the current rate credit
was designed to pass through the total of the 2009 and 2010 benefits over a period of 15 months
August 1 2009 through October 31 , 2010. The proposed rate credit ofO.147~ per kWh would
replace the current credit of 0.289~ per kWh and is designed to pass through the amount of
expected benefits from BP A for their 2011 fiscal year over a refund period of 12 months
November 1 , 2010 through October 31 , 2011.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32082
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the proposed rate credit of 0.147~ per kWh
would apply to residential and small farm customers served under Schedules 1 , 12, 22, 32 , and
48. For a customer using 1 000 kWh per month, the proposed, lower rate credit would result in a
monthly increase of $1.42 per month, or 1.65%.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that the proposed rate
credit will have no effect on Avista s net income. The proposed rate credit would, however
result in an increase of approximately $1.7 million to Idaho electric revenue, since a lesser
amount of benefits will be passed through to customers.
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Commission has determined that the
public interest may not require a formal evidentiary hearing in this matter and will proceed under
Modified Procedure pursuant to the Commission s Rules of Procedure 201 through 204, IDAP A
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 in
cases of this nature.
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 no later
comment.
than October 21, 2010. The comment must contain a statement of reasons supporting the
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 parties at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
Street Address for Express Mail:
472 W. Washington Street
Boise, ID 83702-5918
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32082
Kelly O. Norwood
Vice President State and Federal Regulation
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, W A 99220
E-mail: kelly.norwood(0avistacorp.com
David J. Meyer
Vice President and Chief Counsel of
Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
A vista Corporation
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, W A 99220
E-mail: david.mever(0avistacorp.com
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 form, using the case number as it appears on the front of this document.
E-mail comments should also be sent to A vista at the addresses 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.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application, supporting workpapers and
exhibits have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the Commission offices. The Application and other workpapers are
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 matter will be held
pursuant to the Commission s jurisdiction under Title 61 of the Idaho Code and specifically
Idaho Code 99 61-118, 61-119, 61-502, and 61-503. 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 case be processed under Modified Procedure.
Interested persons wishing to file comments must do so no later than October 21 , 2010.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32082
DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise, Idaho this Sf"-
day of October 2010.
ATTEST:
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D. Jewel
Commission Secretary
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
NOTICE OF MODIFIED PROCEDURE
ORDER NO. 32082
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MA SHA H. SMITH, COMMISSIONER