20110628notice_of_application_order_no_32278.pdf

Office ofthe Secretary
Service Date
June 28,2011
BEFORE THE IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION )
OF AVISTA CORPORAT1ON REQUESTING )CASE NOS.AVU-E-11-02
APPROVAL TO DECREASE ITS ENERGY )AVU-G-1 1-03
EFFICIENCY PUBLIC PURPOSE RIDER )
SCHEDULES 91 AND 191 )NOTICE OF APPLICATION
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)NOTICE OF
)MODIFIED PROCEDURE
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ORDER NO.32278
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on June 13,2011,Avista Corporation filed an
Application requesting approval of a decrease in its Energy Efficiency Rider for both electric and
gas service,Schedules 91 and 191.The funds collected by the Energy Efficiency Riders are used
to maintain and operate programs to encourage customers to use electricity and natural gas
efficiently.The Company estimates that in 2010 the energy efficiency programs resulted in
electric savings of 68,911 MWh and natural gas savings of 1.9 million therms.Application,p.2.
Approximately 77%of the energy efficiency budget was provided to customers as rebates
(residential customers)and financial incentives for commercial and industrial customers.
Avista’s residential programs include high efficiency equipment,electric to natural gas
conversions,compact fluorescent lights,“second”refrigerator recycling,weatherization,rooftop
chimney dampers,and educational assistance through community events.Application,p.3.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Application states that at their present
levels,the revenue produced by the Energy Efficiency Riders exceeds the requirements
necessary to fund the DSM programs during the next 12 months.As of the close of April 2011,
Avista’s Idaho electric DSM tariff rider balance is $723,240,and the Idaho natural gas DSM
tariff rider balance is $897,808.Application,p.2.At the beginning of 2010 the tariff riders
were underfunded by $11.9 million.In the past year,however,increases to the tariff riders have
provided for adequate revenue to both fund current energy efficient operations and to eliminate
the unfunded balance.Accordingly,Avista proposes that the rider tariff rates be decreased.
Specifically,Avista proposes that the rider for electric service,Schedule 91,be decreased by
0.3%of billed rates,resulting in a decrease of $750,000 in annual rider revenue.Avista proposes
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that the tariff rider for natural gas service,Schedule 191,be decreased 4.2%of billed rates,
resulting in a decrease of $2.9 million in collected rider funds.Avista proposes that the new
rates be effective August 1,2011.
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 3 1.01.01.201-204.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 in opposition with the Commission within
21 days from the service date of this Notice.The comment must contain a statement of reasons
supporting the comment.
YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that persons desiring a hearing must specifically
request a hearing in their written comments.Written comments concerning this Application may
be mailed to the Commission and Idaho Power at the addresses reflected below:
Commission Secretary David J.Meyer
Idaho Public Utilities Commission Vice President and Chief Counsel
P0 Box 83720 Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
Boise,Idaho 83 720-0074 Avista Corporation
P0 Box 3717
Street Address for Express Mail:1411 E.Mission Avenue,MSC-13
Spokane,WA 99220-3717
472 W.Washington Street E-Mail:david.meyer@,avistacorp.com
Boise,ID 83702-5918
Bruce Folsom
Senior Manager,Energy Efficiency
Avista Corporation
P0 Box 3717
1411 E.Mission Avenue,MSC-15
Spokane,WA 99220-3717
E-mail:bruce.folsom(avistacorp.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”
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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 Avista at the e-mail 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 and supporting workpapers
have been filed with the Commission and are available for public inspection during regular
business hours at the Commission offices or 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 that 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 Avista Corporation’s Application requesting a
decrease to its Energy Efficiency Public Purpose Rider Schedules 91 and 191 be processed by
Modified Procedure,IDAPA 31.01.01.201 -.204.Persons interested in submitting written
comments in this matter must do so within 21 days from the service date of this Notice.
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DONE by Order of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission at Boise,Idaho this Z’’
day of June 2011.
PAUL KJELLANDER,SIDENT
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MACK A.REDFORD,COMMISSIONER
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MARSHA H.SMITH,COMMISSIONER
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JD Jew
Commission Secretary
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